Equine therapy goes global at Healing Hotels of the World

Healing Hotels of the World (HHW) has seen a growth in the uptake of equine therapy across its network of wellness hotels. The horse-related practise is a growing concept whereby the gentle nature of the animals enables guests to connect with themselves during guided therapy sessions. The process is said to help individuals learn to develop trust, empathy and self-awareness.

Across the HHW portfolio, Tenuta di Paternostro and Dojo Bianco in Italy, NewTree Ranch in the US (pictured) and Nirvana Retreat in the UAE, each provide distinctive equine therapy programmes.

In the Tuscia region of Italy, guests at Tenuta di Paternostro engage in workshops and have various encounters with the estate’s free-roaming horses, cultivating empathy, trust and emotional release.

At Nirvana Retreat in the UAE, the horses are rescued ex-champions from world-class racing, endurance, dressage and show events. The animals, having faced trust issues and depression after being injured or abandoned, now play a pivotal role in the healing process of guests. www.healinghotelsoftheworld.com