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Equine therapy is the discipline of using horses as a means to provide metaphoric experiences in order to promote emotional growth.The horses provide an excellent way for troubled youth to react when they are otherwise therapy resistant.ne example that is used often is when students are just beginning a horse therapy program, the instructor will have the horse stand in the middle of the arena. The youth are supposed to get the horse to move outside of a large circle without touching the horse at all.
Equine therapy uses horses as part of the treatment for a wide range of physical and psychological problems. It can be used to help children with autism, ADHD, Down's Syndrome or developmental delays.ost. The cost of equine therapy can vary widely depending on the program and the therapist. Prices can range from $75 per session to around $4,000 for a twelve-week course. Patients can attend once a week or have several sessions each week.