Healing with Horses, a film about Equine Therapy, w/ an emphasis in adaptive vaulting - 17 min

Kelsey's spine was nearly severed after a life-altering car accident. 4 months later she started riding horses as part of her physical therapy.
But this was different- THIS was Adaptive Vaulting. The connection with horses through this untraditional physical therapy brought a newfound hope to her healing.
Would you like to contribute to the making of the further episodes about the healing power of horses at Karin's Horse Connection? Email [e-mail]!

[@adrianexo21]

I love how gracious and patient that horse is toward her. They are such kind, loving and intelligent animals, when people have treated them kindly and respected them. Such a gift from God to this world.

[@brownwarrior6867]

The Spanish therapy Stallion brought me here. God moves in mysterious ways. Truly ,truly amazing work. 🙏🏼❤️✝️❤️🙏🏼

[@healingwithhorses5303]

We WON at the Equus Film Festival in NYC 2017! Best Equestrian Short Series!

[@abqjewel5055]

* THIS IS MY GOAL! Now that I’m retired Law Enforcement and have purchased a small piece of property and own 3 horses, I am moving forward toward helping those who are suffering from PTSD, physical disabilities, work with troubled teens and all types of Therapeutic Riding. Looking for training videos, pouring through training manuals and working with my horses everyday to get them prepared is my new job. Thank you for this video, it encourages me to move forward in my goals and bring horses & humans together with healing.

[@bobwishart8780]

How is your project with your horses going…l wish you every success!

[@DancingStringsGuitar]

What state are you in? I began volunteering at Camp Liberty equine therapy in Marrietta, Illinois last summer. Eric Hughes, the owner, has a website for Camp Liberty. I was wondering what your challenges were or currently are in setting up your project. How is it going? Are you located next to a big town or city?

[@allisonjames2923]

I really hope you’ve been able to achieve this 💕

[@jadeblues357]

I am 55 years old and I have a similar injury to this young woman from birth I have ridden horses since I was seven years old and because of this type of therapy I was able to keep my independence. Thank you so much for posting

[@allisonjames2923]

Mary is such a gorgeous, patient & kind horse. Those soft, liquid brown eyes are healing all on their own. I wish we could interview her to find out how she feels about her career.

[@allisonjames2923]

This is so very beautiful & inspiring. To see her kneeling on a horse after such a massive injury 🥹 I’ve been crushed by depression for years now due to chronic pain & not being able to do the job I love as a Paramedic, but having to compress myself into a very different role. And there are so many times I’ve desperately missed horsey cuddles & company, much less being able to ride, but I’ve been afraid to aggravate my illness or cause injury. I was fortunate enough, many years ago, to meet two amazing horses. One who was just the biggest, goofiest, human-loving love bug, even though he was an ex-racehorse. And the other who had a history of abuse but let me in & learned to trust me & taught me the difference between learning to control a horse when riding, and actually riding WITH a horse. I am so privileged to have had them in my life & I’d dearly love to have that kind of connection again & to learn to trust my body again. To see someone battle through so much & those gorgeous, mega calm & caring horses work together to get her moving independently, is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen.

[@daveanderson8776]

This so beautiful , I am riding now myself but wished I would of had this in 1995 when I had a frontal lobe head injury at work and have since developed epilepsy,fortunately it is controlled by medication now so I can pursue my love of horses 🐴 but I think my healing process would of gone better earlier on with my equine friends rather then in a system full of people run by the insurance industry.

[@Kittylove39]

This is a wonderful story. Thank you for all the work you did with her! My husband and I are thinking about booking a horse back ride come spring of 2024. We might bring our adult daughter with us too.

[@mariechantalasselin1820]

Oh yes ! Horses are the best ! It is a humiliating, tough experience to loose mobility, not able to do the things we were used to, especially if athletic… I still have a hard time cutting my own carrots but little by little… I started aproaching horses via grooming and caring… I will one day ride again.

[@allisonjames2923]

I hope that day comes soon. I know from my own experience just how hard it is to lose your sense of self & to lose trust in your own body. Sending you healing vibes 🤗

[@macobats]

I love horses and the special relationship man can have with them. They are a precious gift. Without them through history man could not have survived. We cannot dwell on the past, but move forward. You have shown courage and determination of the human spirit. I'm so happy for you! God bless you Kelsey.

[@p.richardson6680]

Wow this was so touching. Loving horses and suffering from chronic illness/pain/immobility myself, this made me cry. I hope your are doing better each day. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@mauricepowers3804]

What wonderful work you do!! I am volunteering at an equine rescue to gain back my confidence and heal from ptsd. This video brought tears to my eyes witnessing the joy and light in her eyes!

[@adrianexo21]

Maurice Powers They do give us such a confidence! Such a powerful animal and natural healer!

[@colleenpace1570]

What a beautiful job you've done with your stable, your clients, and this documentary.

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

unbelievable apsolutly

[@juliejay5436]

Fantastic!

[@healingwithhorses5303]

We are showing this film at the Equus Film Festival this weekend in New York, NY! So excited!

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

unbelievable amazing amazing

[@hedayasalmawy4306]

AMAAAAZING

[@tinabinions6423]

What a beautiful story and video, thank you for sharing. What an inspiration. I have an equine assisted therapy centre in Ireland and wouldnt change my job for the world.

[@juliagallant834]

Great story!

[@tuneme12]

What a wonderful transformative ministry! I will certainly pass this on.

[@healingwithhorses5303]

Thank you Bob! Sharing this video with as many people as possible is so very important to help spread the message. Here also is the link to the film's website for easy sharing - www.healingwithhorsesdocumentary.com My best, Amber Co-Creator of the film

[@suzystone244]

" You Need This..." Powerful words. Powerful Results.

[@monaluna3009]

OMG, I LOVE IT!!! Great job Karin and her team!

[@healingwithhorses5303]

Mona, we are so glad you enjoyed the documentary and I can tell you that it was an amazing experience to follow Kelsey's story as she navigated the most difficult year of her life. Thank you for your kind words.

[@toddrodgers5268]

god bless. rodgers.

[@feenavar8448]

great job everyone!

[@healingwithhorses5303]

Thank you Feena! We are so honored to have had the opportunity to follow Kelsey during the most difficult year of her life and seeing the amazing work that Karin does at Karin's Horse Connection.

[@fayerose9562]

It is so amazing to see the healing work that horses do. Not only at a physically level, these animals affect our hearts, souls, spirits and mind. I love what you do. I love the caring and heart felt work ... I would ask one thing, since these kind creatures work so hard to help, could you try to do you work with less constraint? Go to bitless bridles and allow the horse more neck and head freedom. When you keep the horse from reaching out with his head, you take away some of the movement that is vital for balance and collection, and that in turn takes away the feeling of the true movement in the horse for the client.

[@allisonjames2923]

I was thinking the same thing. Not being able to move their head freely & keeping it in that one position for hours at a time must cause their beautiful horses discomfort & pain.

[@angelmatagi7776]

Wow this brought such joy & happy tears, so sorry to hear about your accident but what an achievment getting back into riding...my horse is a RDA therapy horse, just in training at the moment, but wow to see this kind of achievement from you makes me even more excited that this is what my horse will be doing xxx

[@fightclubtb]

Kelsey is an amazing woman and we were grateful to be able to tell her story.

[@deborahwestra6456]

Awesome video!! Love the horses there. They are so very friendly to all of the children. My grandsons love the horses and lessons there.

[@healingwithhorses5303]

Thank you! We had an absolute amazing experience filming this at Legacy Stables. Karin is always so welcoming and helpful. It is a true gen in the Grand Rapids area. Which horses are your grandsons' favorites?!

[@leoojeda3482]

Love this!

[@healingwithhorses5303]

Thanks Leo! You even had a cameo! ~Amber

[@Thejaguarprincesa]

Amazing💚

[@CountyClaire]

Thank you for what you do. I was curious as to why Kelsey was not wearing a helmet or a safety belt.should the side walkers need to pull her off quickly.

[@healingwithhorses5303]

Here also is a link to the film's website for easy sharing www.healingwithhorsesdocumentary.com

[@lisagay7271]

I,wish,,you,,the,,very,,best,,in,,healing,,you,,are,,doing,,just,,great,,god,,bless,,you😂😁😉😆😚😙😄

[@ridermemory6259]

just a friendly warning here, if you are looking for an equine therapist or trainer DO NOT contact Alane Freund. she has a history of mentally abusing her clients and horses. just trying to warn people before more get hurt.

[@joycew3086]

Why weren't they wearing helmets??

[@healingwithhorses5303]

Here is our adventure in NYC at the Equus Film Festival! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKOuep57d7iimLc

[@adrianexo21]

Do you how to help to heal emotional damage in horses that are pushy and sometimes bite? I just got two horses as a gift from my father-in-law from a sale barn. One is a year old filly quarter horse, and the other is a Paso Fino paint mare. Both have tried to bite me and the filly dragged me, when we took her for a walk through our yard. Both tried to get away from us. They have only been with us less than 2 months. I have no idea what they’ve been through, but I am determined to earn their trust and show them the best care.

[@kadovax6567]

Adrianne, I'm not sure these 2 horses have been through something traumatic. Your description is of horses who were not educated to respect humans and acting bossy. Do you have equestrian professionals in your area who could help you?

[@lenbykrabi8107]

Why they don't remove the side reins? They are disturbing the horse. Such therapy is a nice way as long as no animal gets hurt make feel uncomfortable. But unfortunately the horses feel uncomfortable

[@1uangel]

Totally agree , the horse cannot use his body correctly when the neck is held into a position , study functional movement and especially the thoracic sling ! It's about the horse too ! This model is actually cruel to the horse !