Lisa Krystosek

Mondays may not always be my favorite day of the week, but I am certainly looking forward to next Monday. It will be a big day for me, my family and my practice. Why? Because a darling palomino gelding will be joining our herd.

I was watching television today, flipping mindlessly through the channels, when I happened upon an old favorite. Remember Mr. Ed and that famous theme song?

It’s March Madness time! For most, this means college basketball and tournament bracket pools. For some, it marks the end of the Canadian government’s fiscal year. For a select few, it refers to the breeding season for the European Hare. (Can you tell that someone has been on Wikipedia?).

I have received many requests for more examples illustrating how horses can be of benefit in the counseling process. So, here is another one! Of course, a few changes have been made to protect confidentiality.

Horses communicate primarily through the use of body language, eye contact, voice and smell. As we learned last time, observing the horse can often provide clues about his emotional state and temperament. This week, we will discuss how understanding horse communication may help counselors communicate with clients on a deeper level.