It’s been a well-known fact for decades that horses are amazing animals for our wellbeing. they acquire qualities unique to other animals. They are not only beautiful and fun animals, but they are also known to understand and respond to human emotions. This is why equine assisted therapy (EAT) Has been so popular for years more so in the last 2 after coronavirus ripped through the world stopping normality for most of us.

Studies across the world demonstrate that spending time with horses can help us think more positively and make us happier.it is also vital that we appreciate these magical animals by ensuring that their living situations match their natural instinct. Looking after your horse will ensure that it looks after you and that is where I believe the chemistry happens.

Horse riding can also be the perfect solution for exercise to help us stay healthy, both physically and mentally. With the added benefit of physical contact with our horse. Having a long horse ride in the countryside will expose your mind to outside surroundings, helping your mind wind down it will reduce heart rate, blood pressure and other stresses then feelings of anger and fear are reduced, then you can find your calm self and enjoy.

Even if you have never been horse riding this should not stop you.as riding lessons are a great way to build our self-trust and understand these amazing animals, boost confidence and is a great way to get us back out in the fresh air.

Here at Cheshire stables, we are not just a business but we are a close knit family with multiple horses being owned throughout. And have seen firsthand the joy horses bring to our lives and livelihood.

Mental health awareness helped with equine assisted therapy..