Dr. Bruce Perry, a well known and respected child Psychiatrist quoted, “
“We must regulate people, before we can possibly persuade them with a cognitive argument or compel them with an emotional effect. The only way to move from these super-high anxiety states to calmer more cognitive states, is rhythm.”
In the summer of 2022 we hosted an Intensive internship-Working with the Military. What we learned confirmed our understanding of what our team has been studying. When children would come to the ranch in a flight or fight state it was hard to reach them to help them feel safe. So we adopted what we learned with our studies and we put children on horses helping them to feel the rhythm of the horse. The children on horseback, are led and walked for a period of time that helps them feel relaxed. Two things usually happened, either a talkative fidgety child becomes very still, and quiet or a very quiet, distant child becomes open and talkative. It’s a powerful experience to behold. We are so blessed to be able to assist the wonderful people we serve.
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