Hate to tell you Romneybots - but this is what a therapy horse really does....

http://www.horseshelp.org/

Horses Help utilizes specially trained horses, well-qualified instructors that are certified by the Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship International, (PATH International), physical and occupational therapists, and community volunteers to form exceptional teams to work with the special abilities population. Riders range in age from three to seniors and represent a wide range of physical and mental disabilities. Participants enjoy weekly sessions to learn riding/driving skills, receive therapy, and enjoy the freedom of activities with THEIR horse. Leaving wheelchairs and walkers behind, these riders control their horse through obstacles and journey where they couldn't otherwise go by themselves.



VS


So tell me again, Ann, how having someone train your horse to dance is considered therapy? Yes, I'm certain Rafalka, or whatever his name is, has given you many smiles when you were not well.



For those of you that have a family member with special needs or a senior citizen recovering from stroke or other illnesses, Horse Therapy is a wonderful & beneficial form of therapy.