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The Quiet Healer: What Donkeys Bring to Equine-Assisted Learning That Horses Cannot
Most equine-assisted learning research focuses on horses. But peer-reviewed literature is increasingly clear that donkeys offer something distinct — including, according to one published study, greater empathic sensitivity than horses. That changes who can be reached, and how. This post explores what donkeys bring to healing work that horses cannot, and why Poe at Hands for Healing Equine in Topsfield, MA is a full partner in our programs.

Suzanne MacPhail
May 183 min read
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