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Listening to Your Body: Understanding Sensations in Trauma and Riding

Listening to Your Body: Understanding Sensations in Trauma and Riding

Recently, while I was riding with some friends, I asked, “What is the one thing you are the most afraid of when you are riding?” Instantly, one friend spoke up “To not end up dead!” Then added, “Just like you, right?”  The other friend added, “Yeah, anything that...
My Journey As A Private Pay Therapist in Powhatan, VA

My Journey As A Private Pay Therapist in Powhatan, VA

When I started this journey of having my own business, I thought I was prepared. After all, my parents had both been self-employed. I grew up on a farm, so I was not a stranger to working hard. Or even having things change with great frequency. Nevertheless, this...
The Power of Habit Change: Small Steps, Big Impact

The Power of Habit Change: Small Steps, Big Impact

Several years ago, I was taking a riding lesson, and I did something that I was not supposed to do. But it was my favorite thing to do. I pulled on the reins one too many times and missed going to the jump. My trainer, who knew me all too well, said, “ Why did you do...
Unexpected Ways Equine Therapy Helps With Anxiety Treatment

Unexpected Ways Equine Therapy Helps With Anxiety Treatment

Have you ever noticed that when you are anxious or nervous you tend to do things differently than what you want to do or would like to do? Perhaps, you’ve noticed that when you are nervous and anxious people are less likely to want to be around you? They may be...