Strength in Rhythm: Equine-Assisted Activities for Emotional Equilibrium
On a gusty Wednesday, I watched a teenage motorcyclist named Mia rest her hand lightly on the neck of a chestnut gelding called River. She had gotten here with her shoulders up near her ears, eyes rushing, breath shallow. River changed, sighed, and dropped his head. Mia's breathing complied with. No person cued her to inhale for four counts or exhale for 6, yet the rhythm located her anyhow. 10 minutes later, River mirrored her brand-new steadiness by licking and eating, a