Barbara MacLean
concludes there are many ways horses help veterans with different issues. She
claims that using horses are good ways for bonding and it teaches the veteran
to be a good leader. Maclean develops this claim by first explaining that it
helps them communicate; recognize feelings, frustrations, their goals and
successes. Maclean states that since horses are larger animals so veterans that
have trouble controlling their anger would realize that if they get mad and
make a sudden movement the horse could cause them harm. Lastly, the author
explains that veterans must be assertive without being aggressive and they
should show confidence to gain respect of the horse and become a “herd” leader.
Barbara Maclean’s purpose is to inform the public about equine therapy for
veterans in order to help them with their interaction with other people and
animals. Also many people connect better with animals because they accept
anyone for who they are. This work is significant because it helps give me a
better understanding of how adults can use this as well as children.
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