Breathe in the Great Outdoors

There’s a danger that the recent burst of continuing dry, sunny weather will lure us into a false sense of never- ending autumn. 

In the last month our clients have revelled in the stillness, warmth and the chorus of birdsong. 

A client said to us the other day- ‘Just being here is like a warm bath for my soul’.  And right now, with everything that’s going on around us, don’t we all need a bit of that self-comfort? 

Equine-assisted learning (EAL) helps individuals develop self-soothing strategies by providing an accepting  and peaceful environment where they can learn to manage their emotions and respond to stressors  in a positive manner.

With the recent warm weather  we’ve observed our clients taking a bit more time and slowing their pace as they soak up the environment.   When client and horse achieve a shared energy level,  through standing,  stroking,  brushing and walking,  the session takes on a meditative feeling.  We’ve observed clients matching their breathing to the horses and really focusing on our favourite mantra-   STOP- BREATHE- CONNECT.

We know the great autumn weather wont last forever,  but we hope that the lessons and experiences our clients are having will.

If you would like to learn more about equine assisted learning please call Annie on 0411 549562 or e mail her on annie@hamerequine.com