The Therapeutic Power of Equine Therapy: Alexa Ball – S3, Ep.6
Alexa is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor at Healing with Horses Ranch. Her life’s work centers on the profound connection between humans and horses, revealing how these majestic animals can guide us toward healing and self-awareness. Drawing from her personal journey, she explores the transformative power of equine therapy, highlighting how horses mirror human emotions, facilitate co-regulation, and offer nonverbal wisdom that transcends traditional therapy. Alexa also reflects on the ethics of caring for horses, the importance of honoring their agency, and how these interactions help people — especially teenagers and those with disabilities — build emotional resilience.
⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Introduction to Healing with Horses
01:39 Alexa's Journey with Horses
04:32 The Therapeutic Power of Horses
07:29 Building Trust and Overcoming Fear
09:56 The Healing Process with Horses
16:01 Biological and Emotional Connection
25:07 Stories of Transformation
37:11 Exploring the Senses with Horses
37:49 Understanding Horse Language
40:50 The Power of Play in Horses
42:50 Returning Agency to Horses
45:46 Caring for Horses Humanely
49:54 Horses Setting Boundaries
54:03 The Ripple Effect of Equine Therapy
57:08 Personal Growth Through Horse Interaction
01:02:18 The Healing Power of Presence
01:03:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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