Equine therapy comes in many different forms and because of this is an effective therapy for treating multiple physical and mental issues. It is often used as a therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, special needs, eating disorders, behavioral issues, and life threatening illness. Equine therapy is effective to treat mental illness because the horses give the patients hope, happiness, and higher self esteem (Dixon). Even the environment helps relax the clients. Being in an open quiet field with a horse helps people forget the problems they face (Boatwright). Equine therapy is effective when utilized in therapy regimens for multiple issues that patients may have through providing comfort, building confidence, creating strong bonds, having
