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Equine Assisted Insights

Sophia Michelangelo

Welcome to Equine Assisted Insights, where we explore the healing power of horses and the role equine therapy can play in healing and wellness. I’m Sophia Michelangelo, a lifelong equestrian, social work major, and mental health counselor in the making. Each week, we’ll dive into stories and expert insights to educate and inspire all you practitioners or soon-to-be practitioners to consider equine therapy as a treatment option. Whether you’re a professional looking to expand your toolbox or simply

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All Episodes

27:13

More Than Therapy: Property Maintenance, Horse...

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2025/11/19

In this final episode of Equine Assisted Insights, host Sophia (Barn Manager) and guest Parker (Property Maintenance Manager) pull back the curtain on the essential behind-the-scenes work required to operate a therapeutic riding center. From assessing horse wellness and daily care routines to maintaining fences, arenas, equipment, and preparing for natural disasters, they reveal the constant, interconnected responsibilities that make equine therapy possible. Their insight underscores one core...

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8:47

The Sensitive Partner: Why Horses Are Uniquely Suited...

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2025/11/13

This episode of Equine Assisted Insights explores the powerful connection between equine therapy and mental health. Host Sophia and guest Lisa Michelangelo discuss how horses support individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. As highly sensitive prey animals, horses naturally mirror human emotions—often revealing what clients struggle to express. Lisa explains how this awareness opens meaningful dialogue in sessions and emphasizes the need for skilled equine specialis...

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11:48

Healing in Motion: How Equine Therapy Changed One...

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2025/11/07

In this episode of Equine Assisted Insights, we shift perspectives from practitioners to families as a mother shares her personal experience raising a child who participates in equine therapy. Listeners will hear how the horse-human connection supported her child’s physical, emotional, and social growth, and how the therapeutic environment provided breakthroughs that traditional settings could not. This conversation offers valuable insights for practitioners, educators, and families curious a...

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8:35

Strengthening Literacy and Focus: One Stride at a Time

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2025/10/30

This episode of Equine Assisted Insights explores Horse-powered Reading (HPR), an equine-assisted service created in 2012 by Michelle Pickel, which strengthens children's literacy, focus, and emotional awareness. HPR utilizes the horse, which represents the book, in a multi-sensory, non-judgmental setting to help struggling readers—including those with dyslexia or ADHD—overcome obstacles such as comprehension and decoding barriers. Sessions involve grooming, leading the horse through course...

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7:38

Healing in the Saddle: The Physical and Sensory...

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2025/10/22

This episode of Equine Assisted Insights explores the physical and sensory benefits of equine therapy through the practice of hippotherapy. Occupational therapist Erin Darren explains how horse movement enhances balance, coordination, and core strength—challenging muscles up to 3,000 times more than a clinic session. Listeners are encouraged to follow Equine Assisted Insights for the next episode on equine-assisted learning and share this one with practitioners interested in alternative rehab...

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8:38

An Introduction to Equine Therapy: Exploring the...

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2025/10/13

In this opening episode of Equine Assisted Insights, listeners are introduced to the world of equine therapy — a field that uses the connection between humans and horses to promote healing. This episode explores what equine therapy is, why horses are uniquely effective partners in the therapeutic process, and how it can benefit clients. Whether you’re a practitioner, student, or simply curious about alternative approaches to wellness, this episode lays the foundation for understanding the tra...

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Equine Assisted Insights Intro

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2025/10/03

Welcome to Equine Assisted Insights, where we explore the healing power of horses and the role equine therapy can play in healing and wellness. Each week, we’ll dive into stories and expert insights to educate and inspire all you practitioners or soon-to-be practitioners to consider equine therapy as a treatment option. Whether you’re a professional looking to expand your toolbox or simply curious about alternative therapies, this podcast will give you knowledge, real-world examples, and a ne...

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