Mirror in the Mane

In this episode of Strides To Solutions, Dr. Esther Adams delves into how horses in equine-assisted psychotherapy mirror and model human emotions and social cues. Listeners will learn how a horse’s unbiased, instinctive feedback helps clients recognize tension and calm, while herd-driven behaviors illustrate clear examples of boundary-setting, trust-building, and nonverbal communication. Backed by research on self-esteem gains and improved social functioning, this conversation reveals why working with these magnificent animals can transform emotional awareness and relational skills in ways words alone cannot.