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Equine-facilitated psychotherapy:
partnering with horses

Paul Spiers, Ph.D.

Paul Spiers, Ph.D. and Wanda (photo by Tom Croke)

By Phyllis Hanlon

The relationship between horse and human dates back centuries when these strong, speedy animals worked in agricultural settings and served as a primary means of transportation. Their beauty has been captured in several art and literary forms and they have been a source of pleasure for horseback riding enthusiasts. Now the horse is becoming a partner in psychotherapy.

Paul. A. Spiers, Ph.D., a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, knows first-hand the value of equine-facilitated therapy. [More]

  

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