Equine-imity: Stress Reduction and Emotional Self-Regulation in the Company of Horses – Beverley Kane, MD

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What can simply being with a horse teach us about our own bodies, emotions and state of mind?

In Equine-imity, physician Beverley Kane explores the horse–human relationship from a distinctly mind–body perspective. Drawing on her work in medicine, stress management and equine-assisted learning, she presents horses not as animals we need to train or control, but as partners whose presence can help us become more aware of ourselves.

The book combines simple interactions with horses — including approaching, grooming and leading — with moving meditation and practices influenced by qigong, tai chi, mindfulness and other integrative approaches. Seven guided qigong exercises form part of the programme, alongside ideas drawn from exercise physiology, sports medicine and equine-assisted practice.

Importantly, previous experience with horses or meditation is not required. The book was created to be accessible even to readers who have never handled a horse, making it an interesting bridge between the equestrian world and the broader fields of wellbeing, mindfulness and human–animal interaction.

Rather than being a conventional horsemanship manual, Equine-imity invites readers to explore how attention, movement, breathing and interaction with horses may influence their own emotional and physical state.

An unconventional choice for readers interested in equine-assisted learning, mindfulness, emotional self-regulation and the deeper possibilities of the horse–human relationship.

The concept grew from Kane's Stanford work; Stanford's own profile confirms her background in medicine, sports medicine and stress management through equine-assisted learning.

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ISBN: 9780578751153
Author: Beverley Kane, MD
Publisher / Brand: Dreamspark Press
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Publication date: 27 March 2021
Pages: 318
Dimensions: approx. 229 × 152 × 22 mm
Topics: Horse–human relationship, equine-assisted learning, stress reduction, mindfulness, qigong, emotional regulation