Meet the “Real” Therapists
Meet the Team
Horses have emerged as powerful therapists, offering invaluable support to individuals struggling with a variety of emotional and psychological issues. From PTSD to childhood trauma and even during meditation practices, these majestic creatures provide a unique and healing connection. Equine therapy utilizes the intuitive nature of horses to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can confront and process their emotions. The non-judgmental and authentic presence of horses allows individuals to gain insight, build trust, and experience a deep sense of connection. Their gentle nature, ability to mirror human emotions, and instinctive responses not only aid in emotional regulation but also enhance mindfulness and relaxation during meditation sessions. The therapeutic bond forged between humans and horses holds an unwavering power to transform lives, promoting healing and growth in profound ways.
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She started life a bit rough in her early year where she was badly mistreated. My good friends of over 20 years Kathy and Dave found her and knew that they had to buy her due to her situation. They felt sorry for her in the beginning but quickly fell in love with her. As she learned to trust them and love them back she continued to be an amazing rope horse for Dave and regular riding mount for Kathy. She had a few babies for them and eventually their grandkids began to ride her. I sent out a call to the university for some wonderful older calm horses to come my way for our therapy program and Kathy called me out of the blue to offer Holly and Kiva to me. I know how much she loves them both so I was quite surprised. She said she loves what I am doing and she has a knowing that she was supposed to offer them for the program. In April of 2023 we drove to Texas to pick up Holly and Kiva. We absolutely love this horse, she has a big loving heart and has long forgiven and forgotten her early beginnings. She is Jason's riding Horse and sometimes Julia uses her for riding lessons and meditation as well as emotional healing.
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she is a beautiful and special girl. She was born, bred and owned by my good friends Dave and Kathy Spencer. Kiva has been Kathy’s princess since her birth where she has never learned how to distrust people, therefore she trusts, gives and love’s unconditional with no understanding of the opposite. She began her life in reining training but the trainer said she had too big of a motor for it so they trained her as a rope horse, after a few years of that they decided to breed her. She made such a good mama that they decided to keep her more for contributing to the breeding program where she had several beautiful babies for Dave and Kathy. She is a wonderful mother and loved raising babies, she even helped raise babies that were not her own. Julia rides her but she does get a bit excited so she is not used in the lesson program at this time. She does participate in meditation and emotional healing. She is great for our program to teach people how to open their heart and learn to trust and love again. The night before I picked up Holly and Kiva I spoke with Kathy on the phone and she told me she was questioning letting her girls go because she loved them so much. She had a dream, and in this dream she was shown a vision of her horses helping people by taking away their hurt, pain, trauma, PTSD and depression. She saw me with the horses and many people sitting around us receiving loving healing. She also was told that this was always what Kiva was meant for and her name means circular structure that is used for spiritual ceremonies because that is her destiny. And Holly’s name is after a sacred plant that is used Ireland to bring peace, love and harmony to the home. Together they are meant to bring joy and love to those who need it. I feel that Kathy and Dave letting them come to the program was an unselfish and loving act of which we will always be grateful.
"I felt lost on my life journey, and spending time with these amazing creatures helped me find my center again. I can’t thank Double J enough for this amazing experience and start to a new chapter."
— FEDERICO L., Double J Client