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Equine-assisted therapy an alternative to traditional therapy

March 13, 2025 Emma Peddle 0

Equine-assisted therapy is a growing new way to approach therapy. Although the methods of this approach vary with the needs of participants, it always involves the comforting presence of horses

Cst. Jason Coombs, of the RNC's Mounted Unit, stands with his primary mount Castle.
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The RNC Mounted Unit – A bond between horse and rider for a tactical purpose.

January 28, 2025 Emma Peddle 0

  Kicker’s Emma Peddle features the riders, horses and tactical strategies of the RNC Mounted Unit.

Rainbow Riders offers several therapeutic riding programs for both children and adults. They currently have 140 active volunteers and 16 horses. Chantel Murrin/Kicker
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How horses are helping people heal

February 14, 2022 Chantel Murrin 0

People are turning to alternative forms of therapy to address mental health concerns.

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