As horse owners and riders, we know the benefits that spending time with these incredible animals gives us including fresh air and exercise, but also unseen benefits, namely better mental health.
There have been many studies and articles on the impact of animals, and horses in particular, to healing trauma or helping those with physical and intellectual challenges. Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) have been part of many therapy programs for veterans, first responders, troubled youth, incarcerated people, and others who struggle including marginalized persons. We’ve written about various programs and fundraising on our site over the years as well.
Stella McCartney and Deepak Chopra.
Word has spread of the wonders of horses well beyond the equestrian community. This month, two global leaders from non-horse related fields ‒ one in fashion, one in alternative medicine ‒ have joined forces to create a new EAT initiative. Stella McCartney, designer, horsewoman, daughter of Beatle Paul McCartney, and Deepak Chopra have launched Healing Power of Horses to promote equine therapy on a large scale.