The benefits of Equine Assisted Wellbeing for people with ADHD

Equine Assisted Wellbeing can be beneficial for individuals with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in several ways. This therapeutic approach involves interacting with horses and can offer unique benefits that can support emotional, cognitive, and physical wellbeing for those with ADHD.

Working with horses requires concentration and mindfulness, helping individuals improve their attention span. Grooming and leading, a horse demands focus and can serve as a form of cognitive training. Interactions with horses teach individuals to regulate their actions and reactions, promoting impulse control and promotional awareness and self regulation. Horses best respond to a calm and gentle handling, encouraging individuals to control their impulses in turn this helps them with emotional regulation. The horse promotes healing through the horses presence and calm nature helping to reduce anxiety and stress.

The accomplishment of self-worth through activities helps individuals to achieve goals. As the building of a connection with a horse can foster a sense of trust and confidence.

Grooming, haltering and checking over the horse for any injuries promotes a sense of caring for another, like in relationships. Haltering plaiting and grooming can strengthen fine and gross motor skills.

Equine Assisted Wellbeing sessions are run with a person centred approach empowering and giving choice to individuals. When this method is used with children and teens this allows them the freedom to not be judged or have a sense of blame. Involving the horse gives a 3rd party to relate the child's emotions with. The horse gives honest and non-judgemental feedback.

In conclusion, Equine Assisted Wellbeing offers a unique approach to supporting individuals with ADHD. Through interactions with horses, individuals can experience enhanced focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation, among other benefits. These therapeutic activities can provide transformative experiences that help individuals with ADHD manage their symptoms and improve their overall wellbeing.