Many people have difficulty responding to traditional therapies, particularly those with drug issues where a lack of safe and trustworthy human bonding is an underlying cause of the addiction. Frequently, these individuals have difficulty establishing rapport and trust, even with themselves – and do not always recognize the ramifications of their decisions and behavior, making cognitive therapy ineffective for long term, sustained recovery.
In contrast, People tend to relate quickly with a horse, allowing individuals to establish the bonds of trust, and work through many physical, emotional, and mental conditions.