Horses Do Fix Everything — The Healing Power of Equine Therapy with Katie Hunt
About this episode
This episode explores the transformative effects of equine therapy with Katie Hunt from Shagbark Hickory Farm.
In this episode, host Dixie sits down with Katie Hunt, the driving force behind Shagbark Hickory Farm—a Connecticut-based nonprofit dedicated to the life-changing power of equine-assisted therapy. Katie shares how her farm evolved from a family hobby into a vital community asset, matching semi-retired horses with individuals facing anxiety, autism, ADHD, and cerebral palsy. Discover the incredible, documented bond between humans and horses, how an animal’s heartbeat can help regulate our own, and the ways Shagbark Hickory Farm is instilling responsibility and joy in everyone from two-year-old preschoolers to adults. Connect with Shagbark Hickory Farm: Facebook: Shagbark Hickory Farm Contact/Text: 860-849-3868 About Animal Posse 🐈 Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice. Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time! 📌 Disclaimer This show is for entertainment…
People in this episode
Host: Dixie
Guest: Katie Hunt
Topics covered
- equine therapy
- mental health
- community support
- animal-assisted therapy
- responsibility
- joy
Keywords
- equine therapy
- anxiety
- autism
- ADHD
- cerebral palsy
- community asset
- human-animal bond
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shagbark Hickory Farm
Places: Connecticut
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