Category: The horses

How Horses Help with Mental Health Issues

Apr 26, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens, The horses

Slowly but surely, all across the world, more and more people are coming to understand the unique way that work with horses can help those struggling with social, emotional, behavioral and mental health issues, find a path to healing and happiness. In this story/news clip from ABC New South Wales, Psychologist Sam Tassini talks about…
For The Love of a Horse

Aug 7, 2017

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, In my opinion, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, The horses, Uncategorized

I personally know how powerful a relationship with horses can be, but at times it can be very difficult to explain to others. However, time and time again I have seen the proof of Winston Churchill’s famous quote “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a…
Why horses?

Jan 19, 2017

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Laurie

in The horses

Many people wonder about why horses can be such powerful ‘therapy’ animals. The truth is that the bring a lot of interesting things to the game. Horses live in the moment. They do not spend time worrying about past or being anxious about the future. They interact with us in the here and now. They…
Wild Mustang Help Heal Prisoners

Nov 26, 2016

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Laurie

in Mental Health, The horses

There is always a lot of press, at least here in Nevada, about our countries wild horses. There are many great rescue organizations and lots of people work very hard to protect them. Once trained Mustangs can go on to do most anything. But getting them started can be challenging and not for everyone. However,…
Nevada Equine Therapy is looking for a new home!

Mar 5, 2016

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, News, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens, The horses

For the past 3 years Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy has been located at the UNR Equestrian Center. However, we recently were informed by UNR that they will not be renewing our lease when it ends on May 31, 2016. They have said this is due to a renewal of their partnership with the…
Profile of a Therapy Horse

Mar 21, 2014

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Laurie

in The horses

Baxter’s Pass “Baxter” started life out as a race horse in California. He’s a great big Thoroughbred – 16.3 (and a smidge more) hands tall and built big and stocky like a ‘Warmblood’ rather than your typical fine-boned Thoroughbred, but he was also a winner, bringing home over $300,000 before leaving the track. However, as…
Please Welcome Kelsey and Ransom to our Team!

Mar 13, 2014

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Laurie

in In my opinion, News, The horses

We are happy to announce the addition of Kelsey Mammen, QMHA and her wonderful horse Ransom to our program. Kelsey graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and English-Writing. She is currently pursuing her certification as a PATH- Certified Therapeutic Equine Instructor (CTEI). Kelsey has ridden horses her entire life. She is thrilled…
Profile of a Therapy Horse

Mar 7, 2014

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Laurie

in The horses

Kody (yes, Kody started life as a ‘Bay’ horse!) didn’t always look like he was good therapy horse material. He had been used as a means to an end, kind of a tool used to get a certain job done, rather than as a partner. When I got him he had a fancy Spanish name…
Another story about how horses are helping people heal

Feb 6, 2014

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Laurie

in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental Health, The horses

I am always so pleased to hear stories about horses doing the work I know they are so good at. This program is different from ours, but the work done by Angie Payne taps into the wonderful healing power of horses too. Though our clients are mostly kids and teens, I particularly enjoy the work…
THANK YOU!

Jan 26, 2014

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Laurie

in In my opinion, The horses

Bambi and I would like to thank an anonymous donor for her generous gift to us. Her contribution will allow us to stock up on all the various medications that the horses need. The truth is that several of our horses, Baxter, Mystic, Kody and even Jewel, need several medications to keep them comfortable (arthritis, ring…