Healing with Horses
Heather provides the opportunity for students to step back from the demands of everyday life, tune into themselves and the horse and discover the rewards of this connection. They develop greater confidence and become more able to meet the demands and challenges of life. Whether they are looking to unwind from stress, develop self-confidence, recover from a physical injury or move negative energy out of their body, connecting with horses is a powerful healing experience.
Participants develop the ability to remain relaxed, grounded and aware during their interaction with horses. How to influence horses through visualization, breathing and subtle physical cues is also taught. This builds self-confidence, leadership ability, self awareness and communication skills. During riding, stretching is incorporated to increase mobility, flexibility and balance.
Heather has provided sessions to students recovering from physical and emotional trauma, such as car accidents or falls from a horse. She has taught students with brain injuries and nerve damage and has been rewarded through observation of the gentle connection between horse and human, which restores confidence and trust. Training sessions with safe lesson horses at Heather’s centre have also enabled students to improve strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
