Horses have an innate ability to recognize human emotions. That is why they are so successful in helping people heal. Horses are able to perceive body language, even the most subtle, which helps us, the facilitators, be able to process a person’s feelings in a therapy session. Horses mirror what they sense. If the client is feeling stressed, fearful, sad or angry, his/her bodies will reflect this. Same goes when they feel happy or excited! Horses don’t just read emotions, they also remember a pe