| Why
Horses? |
Interacting with a horse
can help create confidence and can be rich metaphors in dealing
with relationships and other areas of life.
As prey animals, horses are keenly aware of their environment and
non verbal aspects of communication. Interacting with the horses
encourages the participants to look more closely at their own non
verbal aspects of communication and how this impacts relationships
and movement towards attaining goals.
Horses are large and powerful, which creates a natural opportunity
for some to overcome fear and develop confidence. Accomplishing
a task involving the horse, in spite of those fears, creates confidence
and provides for wonderful metaphors when dealing with other intimidating
and challenging situations in life.
Horses are herd animals and like humans are social animals. They
have defined roles within their herds. They would rather be with
their peers. They have distinct personalities, attitudes, and moods.
An approach that seems to work with one horse, does not necessarily
work with another. At times, they seem stubborn and defiant.
They like to have fun. In other words, horses provide vast opportunities
for metaphorical learning. Using metaphors, in discussion or activity,
is an effective technique when working with even the most challenging
individuals or groups.
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