Published: Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 / Updated: Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 04:39 PM
Healing hearts with horses
Katie Holme is the director of Healing Horses. Holme suffered a trauma 18 years ago that left her with a severe case of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In an effort to recover, she researched and engaged in many traditional and untraditional treatments that were unsuccessful. After rescuing a horse who had also suffered abuse and who exhibited the same fears and pain as she, she began a journey with him to a place of peace and harmony.
Healing Hearts with Healing Horses is a specialized healing program using the horse as a guide and teacher. Since each person is different and faces his or her own unique challenges, the program is tailored to meet each individuals needs.
The program facilitates healing through personal growth, self awareness, inner strength and development of personal courage within a safe and peaceful noncompetitive environment.
Some of the common ailments the horse will help with are PTSD, eating disorders, addictive behavior, depression, fear and stress, as well as sadness and melancholy behavior brought on by the loss of a loved one, terminal illness or separation or divorce. Healing Hearts is for all ages.
Sun Tzu wrote, “Opportunities multiply as they are seized.”
The location is of Healing Hearts with Healing Horses is Blue Wave Stables, 8811 Shelley Mullis Road in Indian Land. For more information, call Katie at 803-804-0544 or Erin Woodbury at 704-847-3424. Healing sessions are each Saturday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call for an appointment. The cost is $20. There is no charge for veterans.