The Healing Power of Horses

Horses and humans have long been connected in many important ways. As fully embodied creatures with a strong yet gentle energy, horses can teach us the power of real presence. Through the essence of their very being, they serve as a mirror to reflect back to us our own state of being: they show us exactly what we need to see within ourselves. Their large hearts emit an electromagnetic field that is many times greater than our own. When we share intentional space with these majestic beasts, we experience “heart coherence” — co-regulating our nervous systems and creating measurable calming effects in the mind and body. At Sunland Ranch, we work specifically with Icelandic Horses. These horses are extra special because in their native environment, they have no natural predators. This means they have never known the fear of being hunted or the hypervigilance of self-protection. Their calm, confident energy emits a frequency of safety and trust that helps to promote healing and wellbeing on a subtle yet powerful level. In general, humans are collaborating with horses more and more in a way that supports deep healing and recovery from trauma, stress, disabilities, addiction, and dysfuction; and helps integrate all manner of life experiences on a mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual basis.