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The magazine
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horse - human
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Explore
the heart, mind and spirit of
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horse-human connection.
Enjoy articles on natural horsemanship, equine behavior, equine
communication, equine therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy and
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Articles
This Month:
Equine Qi Gong- the MacroCosmic Orbit
Val Hampson, MA
Qi gong (sometimes spelled Chi Kung), the ancient precursor to Eastern
martial arts, is all about working with energy (qi or chi)- feeling it
and moving it through movements, thought, intent and visualization. It
is a powerful approach that enhances health and physical, mental and
spiritual well being.
In qi gong, all things are imbued with the life force energy of qi.
Modern physics also shows that everything is made of energy. In qi gong,
you tune into your energy and the qi all around you and learn how to
work with and move it. You can also tune into the qi of your horse.
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September
2007
Volume III ~
Issue 9
Upcoming
HEAL
Workshops:
Chehalis,WA
and
other locales
September
28-30
Gloucestershire,
England
Invisible Horsemanship™ I-
Groundwork &
Riding from the
Inside Out
with Leigh Shambo
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more work-
shops
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Case studies of a group of adult
users of a mental health team receiving riding therapy
Hannah Burgon
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to examine the psychotherapeutic
effect of riding therapy (RT) on a group of adult users of a social
services mental health team in South Devon. The benefit of Animal
Assisted Therapy (AAT) and pet ownership on health and well being is
well documented. However, whilst research has been conducted into the
benefits of hippo therapy (the employment of horse riding as a
physiotherapeutic aid) little has been undertaken on the
psychotherapeutic benefits of riding therapy. This case study sought to
explore whether the participants benefited in terms of confidence,
increased self-esteem and social/interaction skills. A further objective
was whether these benefits, if identified, were transferable into other
areas of the riders’ lives.
Continue....
E-Inspirations by Kim McElroy
Ancient mystery meets a new day upon the sea as waves carry horses in
the painting, Daybreak, along with inspiring and poetic
words from famed equine artist and visionary, Kim McElroy,
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