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| Horse people have always known that horse people are stable people. |
Equine Assisted Learning
The impact of Equine Assisted Learning can be so profound and far reaching that people
who have made little or no progress during countless therapy sessions in conventional
therapy will experience life-changing breakthroughs after just one or two equine assisted
learning (EAL) sessions.
who have made little or no progress during countless therapy sessions in conventional
therapy will experience life-changing breakthroughs after just one or two equine assisted
learning (EAL) sessions.
The way a horse's brain functions impacts their relationship with each other and humans.
Our brain consists of three systems - the reptilian brain (instinctual), the mammalian
brain (emotional) and the neo-cortex (rational) (Levine 1997). The brain of a horse is
comprised mostly of a limbic system. Emotions generated by the limbic system provides
a mammal with the ability to sense the inner states and motives of other mammals
around him (Amini, Lannon, Lewis 2001).
The horse's limbic system, which conducts emotionality and the ability to read intent in
others, explains how the horse reacts appropriately to ignite an interaction that brings up
a person's unresolved issues. In the field of equine assisted learning it is often
explained how the horse will mirror back to the person whatever the person presents to
the horse.
Our brain consists of three systems - the reptilian brain (instinctual), the mammalian
brain (emotional) and the neo-cortex (rational) (Levine 1997). The brain of a horse is
comprised mostly of a limbic system. Emotions generated by the limbic system provides
a mammal with the ability to sense the inner states and motives of other mammals
around him (Amini, Lannon, Lewis 2001).
The horse's limbic system, which conducts emotionality and the ability to read intent in
others, explains how the horse reacts appropriately to ignite an interaction that brings up
a person's unresolved issues. In the field of equine assisted learning it is often
explained how the horse will mirror back to the person whatever the person presents to
the horse.
We often forget, due to their large size that
horses are not attack animals but have been
preyed upon for millions of years. What this
means to us as humans is that we are
presented with an animal with hyper-vigilance ,
keen sense of smell and hearing, and a focus
on the present. The horses instincts are on
high alert and therefore are aware of their
surroundings. This and their ability to read
intent is paramount in their work with humans.
As animals of prey, the horse will be scanning
us to access their safely in our presence.
horses are not attack animals but have been
preyed upon for millions of years. What this
means to us as humans is that we are
presented with an animal with hyper-vigilance ,
keen sense of smell and hearing, and a focus
on the present. The horses instincts are on
high alert and therefore are aware of their
surroundings. This and their ability to read
intent is paramount in their work with humans.
As animals of prey, the horse will be scanning
us to access their safely in our presence.
Horses are social creatures, surviving as part of a herd. People too need others to thrive.
Watching horse behavior can provide insight into what healthy relationships look like,
and how healthy behavior in a herd maximizes safety.
These are simple ideas. Horses live in the here and now. In traditional therapy you are
usually working in the past. Horses reflect how you live in the world right now. There is
not right or wrong in the Horse Arena, no judgement. The horses act as facilitators to the
path of self-awareness and discovery.
Very few situations in life allow us to see ourselves for how we really are. This is a great
opportunity for people who are feeling 'stuck' in their lives get 'unstuck.'
Watching horse behavior can provide insight into what healthy relationships look like,
and how healthy behavior in a herd maximizes safety.
These are simple ideas. Horses live in the here and now. In traditional therapy you are
usually working in the past. Horses reflect how you live in the world right now. There is
not right or wrong in the Horse Arena, no judgement. The horses act as facilitators to the
path of self-awareness and discovery.
Very few situations in life allow us to see ourselves for how we really are. This is a great
opportunity for people who are feeling 'stuck' in their lives get 'unstuck.'
CHALLENGE RANCH includes Equine Assisted Learning Sessions as part of
the Riding Program. If you are interested please do ask for more information.
the Riding Program. If you are interested please do ask for more information.
