Have you ever had those difficult moments in life when you have thought that there is no way out? Everything becomes so tense and it feels like you are suffocating. A lot of people get through this at a certain point in their lives and all of them find different how to deal with it, some of them go for regular visits at a doctor because they are afraid that this situation might lead to health problems. That is why therapies are essential in moments like this; they are considered as one of the fastest ways how to get through tough situations and of the most successful ones that are getting more popular day by day are the horse therapies.
Therapy can be a critical component in keeping your mental health in check. Therapy isn’t just sitting down with a doctor in an office, though. It comes in many forms and can be catered toward your needs. Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA, has a new breed of therapy that they’re rolling out to military veterans. For those who have served and need additional help, Ironstone Farm has a program meant for them, in which they use horses. Horses can be helpful with these veterans adjusting and finding out what their new normal is after the military.
The program began in 2013, and it has helped hundreds of veterans so far. The veterans are treated with therapy in the form of horseback riding. The primary goal is to get the veterans to focus on horseback riding by putting their trust in these beautiful creatures. Randy Lopez, a Gulf War veteran Marine, says in the video below that it helps him focus on things now, not worrying about the past or things that might occur in the future.
His horse, Gus, makes him happy. You can learn more about this amazing program below! One thing that I am afraid of is the way how different therapies are perceived by different people, maybe less in the United States compared to other countries in the world. People who do not feel good mentally think that other people will treat them differently as soon as they find out what this person is dealing with.
What is concerning about this is the fact that the situation might be serious but just because you are afraid of other people’s opinions you constantly avoid visits with psychiatric professionals. This is wrong. Whenever you feel you have a problem, it is always good to consult with a friend or doctor. Please watch the video below and find out the great impact that the therapy has on these war veterans.