One of the many compelling moments Rose Mary Riggs said she has witnessed in her equine therapy practice was a military veteran facing the grief of losing his 3 year-old son in a tragedy.The loss had caused his family so much pain, and ruptured the relationship with his family because he felt so much guilt.During a large group session at Riggs’ Shakti Ranch in Malibu, the … [Read more...] about How Horses Help Humans Heal: The Transformative Power of Equine Therapy
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Find Peace Among the Chaos
Photo by Jenna Aguilera Walking down the uneven, not-so-clean streets of bustling Buenos Aires can feel a bit unsettling at times. The city is constantly changing, the people are always moving, the dogs are always pooping (seriously, keep an eye on the ground at all times). Mysterious liquids will sometimes land on you out of nowhere and the buses would rather run you over … [Read more...] about Find Peace Among the Chaos
ELSA Assists Special-Needs Young Adults with Horses
Photo Courtesy of Samantha Shipley The Pepperdine Volunteer Center will send students to volunteer with Experience Learning Support with Animals (ELSA), a local nonprofit organization designed to serve people with disabilities, this coming Tuesday. Since partnering with ELSA last semester, the PVC has offered students the opportunity to serve with the organization several … [Read more...] about ELSA Assists Special-Needs Young Adults with Horses