Therapy Animals

Published: July 13, 2020, 8 a.m.

Therapy Llamas
Guest: Shannon Joy, "Llama Mama" and Vice President, Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas and Alpacas
Llamas aren’t typical therapy animals, but Rojo the llama proved that llamas have some unique benefits for therapy. 
 
The Power of Horses to Heal
Guest: Tim Hayes, equine-therapy expert, Natural Horsemanship clinician, and author, "Riding Home: The Power of Horses to Heal"
Inmates who work with horses have a much lower rate of recidivism. Developing relationships with horses can change, inspire, and heal us.
 
Saving Sherman
Guest: Christopher McDougall, author, "Born to Run," "Natural Born Heroes," and his new book, "Running with Sherman"
An abused and neglected donkey gets a new life as a long-distance runner.