How Horses Reach the Heart in a Way Humans Cannot

Casey Conaway, On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship Center

Therapeutic horsemanship has been around as far back as the ancient greeks. Today, the the lives of individuals with disabilities are being enriched through safe equine-assisted activities and therapies. Casey Conaway, Director of Development for On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Fairmont, WV talks with host Tate Blanchard about how a herd of horses are touching hearts and healing in a way humans can’t. oneagleswingswv.org

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Feb 16, 2022

Hosted by: Tate Blanchard
Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team
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