Why Horses Are One of the Most Powerful Sensory Regulation Tools We Have
Dr. Shelley MargowPublished on: 05/07/2026
A horse's walk does something extraordinary to a child's brain. Step inside the neuroscience of equine-assisted therapy to see how rhythmic pelvic movement, heart coherence, and polyvagal theory unlock regulation where traditional clinics can't.
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