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Psychology Of Horses Essay

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I came up with this topic while I sat upon one of these magnificent creatures back. It was then that I began to reflect upon my life and wonder what my life would have been like if I did not have a single horse in it. It also had me wondering what miracles horses could do for other people. Before I even began to research this topic, I asked myself, What is it about horses that leaves such an impact on the human brain? All different kinds of animals have been used for therapy. But why are horses on the top of that list? These 2,200 pound animals are used all across the world to help people with autism, kids with behavioral issues, criminals, drug and alcohol addicts, and even the average stressed out teenager. psychologists say that horses are so therapeutic because they mirror your actions and give people an insight to their inner feelings. Many psychologists also say that people do not feel like they are involved in a therapy session. Instead, horses provide them with a sense of accomplishment and trust. If the human is tense and not willing to let go of their feelings, horses can help release those pent up emotions. …show more content…

I was snobby and constantly jealous of everyone. Everyone has something they are passionate about, but I didn't. I always felt close to animals. But even though I had two cats and a dog, I never felt that they could help me. When I started riding horses, my life changed for the better. These gentle giants gave me a feeling of freedom and for the first time in my life, I felt like I was important. I still do not understand how an animal could make me feel like such a big part of the world. How do they do it? Horses are so quiet, yet they speak so much. Every cock of the ear and stomp of the hoof sends a message to your brain. It always leaves me wondering, what does that message

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