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Rep. Barr Successfully includes Equine Therapy to Veteran Su***de Prevention Bill In the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Congressman Barr offered an amendment to the IMPROVE Act—a veteran su***de prevention bill providing grants to c...

Recent studies conducted by the Institute of HeartMath provide a clue to explain the bidirectional "healing" that happens when we are near horses. According to researchers, the heart has a larger electromagnetic field and higher level of intelligence than the brain: A magnetometer can measure the heart's energy field radiating up to 8 to 10 feet around the human body. While this is certainly significant it is perhaps more impressive that the electromagnetic field projected by the horse's heart is five times larger than the human one (imagine a sphere-shaped field that completely surrounds you). The horse's electromagnetic field is also stronger than ours and can actually directly influence our own heart rhythm!
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent" heart rhythm (heart rate pattern) which explains why we may "feel better" when we are around them. . . .studies have found that a coherent heart pattern or HRV is a robust measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy--that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adjust to stressful situations very efficiently. Often times, we only need to be in a horses presence to feel a sense of wellness and peace. In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits while interacting with horses, including lowered blood pressure and heart rate, increased levels of beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters that serve as pain surppressors), decreased stress levels, reduced feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, improved social functioning; and increased feelings of empowerment, trust, patience and self-efficacy."

Friends who have flooded. Please be aware of this soon change to occur in Texas law.

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS WITH INSURANCE CLAIMS!! New Law Limiting Your Rights Under Your Policy Goes Into Effect September 1 The Texas Legislature passed a law, effective September 1, called the “Hailstorm Bill.” This new law severely limits ...

Blue is a 'spokesdog' for Pup Republic, a company providing unique doggie products which make it much easier to be physically active with your canine BFF! Now, I guess this means that Blue's human BFF (aka, ME) should get off her arse and get moving! No more excuses!

Thank you to Nicky Ruggier and her sis, Caroline, owners of this passion driven and female empowered company. Cheers!!!

My friend Lizzy Meyer writes from her heart about her early connection with Bo

Horse Lessons from Bo - Whole Horse Consulting I love diving deeply into the World of Horse. Sitting on my porch this rainy morning with Stewie purring on my lap, I’m asking for clarity about what drew me into the web of horses.  At what point did I become a “Friend of Horses?” Somehow I didn’t stick with the normal stuff like showing, …

Newest member of the Red Dun Ranch family

I spy a Joey

Red Dun Ranch is blessed to know Lizzy Meyer and call her Friend.

Artist with Animals - Whole Horse Consulting “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” Brené Brown  Our animals are always seen for who they are.  We may not like their expression sometimes, but they’re authentic!  In the name of being as “on purpose” as the animals are, I’d like to share some insight along my path to bei...