THERAPY HORSE HELPS WITH PERSONAL ISSUES
CASE HISTORY: QUADRIPLEGIC DAVID - 2008
David had been in a wheelchair from a very young age. In spite of his mobility issues he attended university and 
gained a degree. His full-time care-giver accompanied him on all his projects and drove the specially adapted people carrier, being both friend and right-hand man.
gained a degree. His full-time care-giver accompanied him on all his projects and drove the specially adapted people carrier, being both friend and right-hand man.CONSULTANT TO OLYMPIC STADIUM
As a professional consultant, David offered recommendations and strategy on large multi-use projects. The buildings included international football stadiums, leisure parks, hotels, shopping centres and the Olympic stadium in London. I was amazed when he decided to undertake Equine Assisted Therapy.
AN EMOTIONAL DAY
David was introduced to his therapy horse, a mare called "Tommy". They really took to each to her straight away! As the wheelchair had a motor and managed the bumpy surface of the arena, David was able to move around the indoor space with ease. For the first time in his 50 years, he was able to lead a horse and experience the nuzzling and "horse cuddles" himself.
Bravely working with his assigned therapy horse, David experienced all types of emotional release and he dealt with personal feelings from deep within his past. Slowly, he began to feel lighter and emotionally free. David had passed his trauma through Tommy and she had grounded him and released the emotional issues he had been holding onto.
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM FINALLY
Later when we went through what he had experienced in his childhood and throughout his life David was able to speak openly about each without getting upset or shedding a tear.
SUDDEN PASSING
In 2009, David was take into hospital with a minor health issue. Unfortunately, his condition worsened considerably quite suddenly, he passed away peacefully. David will always be remembered by his courage to try new treatments and the tireless work he undertook in creating ease of access for all wheelchair users, campaigning for the rights of the disabled and training top quality carer. Our blessings go out to him his family and friends who miss him terribly.
In 2009, David was take into hospital with a minor health issue. Unfortunately, his condition worsened considerably quite suddenly, he passed away peacefully. David will always be remembered by his courage to try new treatments and the tireless work he undertook in creating ease of access for all wheelchair users, campaigning for the rights of the disabled and training top quality carer. Our blessings go out to him his family and friends who miss him terribly.
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