REEL-Hualien’s Therapy Horses Support Local Community

Therapy horses are helping differently abled youth and retired seniors improve their mental and physical health. As highly sensitive animals, horses are uniquely attuned to human emotions. At a facility in Hualien, eastern Taiwan, these horses have helped nine-year-old Jerry develop better communication skills and made a big difference to 64-year-old Lin Feng-yen's physical well-being.

“I used to have a hunched back and my right shoulder was noticeably uneven. When you sit on a horse, you need to engage your core and keep your pelvis aligned. My pelvis used to tilt backward too, but through riding, it was gradually corrected,” Lin said.