Horse Sense and the Human Heart
Can horses really teach us to be better human beings? In this groundbreaking work, you will discover that the answer is a resounding "Yes". While working with severely disturbed youths, therapists Adele and Deborah McCormick discovered the best healers were their herd of Peruvian Paso horses. Through their work with horses, the McCormicks' patients were initiated into the hidden world of animal energy and instinct, and found a safe and natural way to learn about their own dualistic natures. Patients learned to tap into their primal "animal" mind and energies and apply them toward more creative and responsible living. What took days or months to uncover in an office setting took onyl minutes when patients were on a horse. You will read case after fascinating case of people discarded by society and the psychiatric community whose lives were turned around by the intuitive guidance and friendship of their equine therapists.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1558745238
ISBN13:9781558745230
Release Date:November 1997
Publisher:Health Communications
Length:266 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Life changing Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
In heartfelt commication these two therapists describe the interaction between humans and horses. The let us see the mirror our horse partners become for us. We are called to feel the instincts that open and become available as a result of this equine - human interaction. A must read for horse lovers and psychotherapists. A breakthrough book.
The therapeutic Peruvian Paso Horse!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
First, let me say that I have owned Peruvian Paso Horses for nearly 25 years and think they are, by far, the best friend and ride of any other breed that I've owned . . . . and I am also a counselor who works with adjudicated juveniles so this book seemed perfect, melding two of my main life interests. I found the book to be an easy, yet interesting read with excellent case histories and descriptive passages. Having used horses and horsemanship as therapy for troubled youths myself, I think that this book could point the way for many therapists in this area. Any horse is a great help from a therapeutic viewpoint, but the Peruvian Paso Horse excells in this area - they are incredibly intuitive and responsive to the needs of their owners/riders! Read this book!!
a link between spiritual and horse
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book is a proof of this: -relationships are all based on love; -horses can teach us about our true nature. A book all horse lovers should read.
Horses as friends
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Horses can be many things to different people. If you let them, they can be therapist, guides and perhaps better, friends. If you look for something more in riding, this book is illuminating. You will never ride again as before.
One of the most rewarding books I've ever read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
A horse is a mirror...he looks right into our hearts and reflects the image back in his own behavior. Once a person understands this - whether or not s/he is a lover of horses - great insight can be gathered from being around these animals. No one explains and illustrates this as well as the McCormicks do in this book! The philosophy and knowledge they offer for our perusal is phenomenal. Read it! You won't see the world the same way...or yourself.
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