This article describes a unique approach to therapy--riding horses. It shares several personal examples of people that have been successful with the therapy. After reading the article include a short summary in the comments or answer the question below.
"If you have owned a pet do you think it had positive effects on your mental or emotional health? If you have never owned a pet, is anyone you know positively impacted by animal contact?
According to this article, horseback riding can improve physical and emotional disabilities. Two patients who suffer from mental and physical disabilities proved the effect of the horseback riding. Through interaction with animals, people can get well. Also, The BYU encourages its students to do voluntary services in the Hoofbeats.
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ReplyDeleteThis article talked about The healing power of horses.For example, Kristina Hansen was diagnosed with Williams syndrome,but Hansen rides a horse to healing. And her memory and concentration ability is improved.
ReplyDeleteI have never owned a pet, but I remember impressive article that most people who owned a pet didn't got a depression.
I think that have a owned pet help the people and can have positive effects.
ReplyDeleteFor example there are dogs that help the blind people not only for help but it is a good company. There are kids that sometimes are alone because do not have friends or siblings and the pets help they to the emotional sentiment for not being alone.
Steven Monsalve
When I was teenager, I had owned one puppy. At that time, there was a serious problem in my life. But, my feel was getting better thanks to puppy's amiability. She was always by my side. So, I could overcome my hardship. Actually, I think that as society develops, most people become more lonely. So the role of pets is really important to heal people's mind. -Miyeon Lee
ReplyDeleteThis article was talked about people can cure their body or mine through riding horses. They said that horses know what they have to do when someone is riding them. Moreover, they gave one exampel about girl who has a mental illness. she coudn't read quickly and concentrate before riding a horse. However, she was improved all skill after riding a horse.
ReplyDeleteI have a dog and a cat in China,they are really lovely.I think for me having pets can help me have a positive on my emotional health.First,I lived in Beijing by myself, the pet make me did not feel lonely, the feeling let someone just waiting you at home. Second, if you own a pet you have to pay your love on them, you can learn how to care someone from loving your pets.So I thinks my pets really helps me a lot , I miss them.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely have positive effects on people's emotional health.
ReplyDeleteWhen i was 12, and i was starting high school, at the beginning it was hard for me making friends, so i had troubles with some people mean that didn't like me. Also my parents were having troubles, and we had to leave our home and went to my grandparents house. My mom was very sad, she was feeling lonely and me too. My dad hates cats, but my mom, my brother and i always loved them since we were little. As my dad wasn't there, i got mom a kitten, our very first one. Somehow everything became brighter. I was feeding the kitty, taking care of her, and seeing her grow. She was so adorable, playful and made me and my mom company. We we're happy, i was making new friends, eventually i wasn't feeling sad or lonely, and then my parents were together again. I'm sure pets have a positive effect on our minds, my cat made me feel better so my hard times were shorter. My dad noticed how cats or pets have such a wonderful effect on peoples mental health, and he started liking them, we keep our cat, but later she got lost and all of us were so sad even my dad. Fortunately i have right now one of her babies, she's 2 years old now and i still love cats! i have 3! hahahaha
Mercedes Mariella
My family had a dog as a pet until last year. I have many experiences that I felt it had positive effects on my mental or emotional healthy. For example, my dog always came to me like tried to say something to me when I was depressed, and I could feel relieved. All animals do not speak any languages, but I think they could feel our emotion and undestand what we think.
ReplyDeleteI have a little dog back home. He's name is Kiser. He is adorable, he's been with me for 6 years. Is the most intelligent dog I've ever seen! He totally changed my mood after a stressful day at work. He was always waiting for me to get home. Animals are a special creation of God. I miss my dog but I'll see him sometime soon I hope.
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