Cortisol is a hormone released in response to stress. At high levels for too long, it becomes bad. So, what are ways to reduce cortisol levels? Being in an arena with a horse is one of those.

Janet Benjamin has a Doctorate in Sociology and has witnessed for 3 years the effects of therapy assisted by horses. She noticed that most of her patients struggle to open up to her which is not helpful for therapy.

Humans have the tendency to avoid dealing with their issues but being around the horses make that difficult.

For example, a horse will know you’re hiding something and will bite your foot if you do so. Such signs will encourage the patient to open up making the therapy even better and effective. Horses also have a calming effect. If a person has trauma and difficulty remembering memories then the horse’s presence will help with that.

Article and photo source: argusobserver.com

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