Take one autistic boy and a horse named Betsy. Put them together and what have you got?
A gateway to healing offering hope where previously there was none.
Rupert Isaacson was inspired. He knew that he had found a way to open the door that would allow his autistic son to communicate. His desire and determination sparked a quest that lead his family from Texas to Mongolia.
That’s how the adventure began and it still continues. Witness the miracle of young Rowan speaking for the first time from Betsy’s back. There’s already a book (The Horse Boy) with a movie on the way. Prepare to be inspired.
Horses have a mystical, magical quality that simply defies description. Locked in a silent world it is possible that autistics are able to telepathically communicate with horses (as well as other animals). Opening the door in this way just may lead to verbal communication. It certainly seems to have worked that way for Rowan.
Every day there are children and adults alike experiencing and benefiting from “communicating” with horses. Just type: equine assisted therapy into your favorite search engine. Then go visit a center near you to see for yourself how it reaches far beyond simple physical therapy. You may just find yourself inspired. They always need volunteers and the experience just may change your life.
