| A fear of horses is more common than one might | | | | whether or not the animals instill panic in people. They |
| think. The anxiety aroused by these often gentle | | | | can simply be avoided. |
| animals is so common, in fact, that the term | | | | Horses Cannot Be Avoided |
| equinophobia which means a fear of heights is | | | | It is quite difficult, if not impossible, to go through life |
| actually derived from the Greek words "equus" or | | | | without encountering a horse even in our modern and |
| horse and "phobos" or fear. A phobia of horses | | | | industrialized cities. Police officers often ride them |
| causes some people to panic at the very sight of the | | | | while on the beat and many cities offer horse drawn |
| animals while other people are only afraid of riding | | | | carriage rides. |
| them. Hypnosis can help people who are afraid of | | | | Of course, in rural areas horses continue to be |
| horses lose that sense of panic, no matter what the | | | | common for farming, transportation and recreational |
| reason for their anxiety. | | | | purposes. |
| When You Fall Off a Horse.... | | | | Getting Over your Anxiety |
| Get right back on. Or so the saying goes. For many, | | | | So, no matter where you live you do not want to |
| a phobia of horses developed when they were | | | | have to leave your home every morning wondering if |
| calmly riding a horse one moment and then viciously | | | | your phobia is going to cause you to panic or lose |
| thrown from the animal the next moment. The age | | | | control. You want to leave your home each morning |
| old saying encourages people to get right back on | | | | confident that if you see a horse that you will be |
| the horse with the thought that an immediate return | | | | able to appreciate its beauty and not be afraid of |
| to the saddle will prevent a phobia from developing. | | | | getting kicked, bitten or thrown from the animal. |
| When You Can't Get Right Back On.... | | | | Self Hypnosis Can Help |
| Perhaps the saying is correct and getting back on the | | | | Hypnosis can allow your mind to relax and teach you |
| horse is the best thing to do. However, we are not | | | | to appreciate a horse for the beautiful and kind |
| all that brave in the face of perceived danger nor are | | | | creature that it is instead of the fearsome animal |
| we all physically well enough after a fall to begin riding | | | | that exists in your mind. You will be taught to keep |
| again immediately. | | | | calm around the animals and to respect them instead |
| Why a Fear of Horses Is a Problem | | | | of panic in their presence. A self hypnosis audio |
| Some people might feel that anxiety around these | | | | recording can allow you enjoy these benefits and to |
| animals is not that big a deal in today's world. They | | | | eliminate your fear of horses in the comfort of your |
| would likely argue that city dwellers and office | | | | own home and without seeking medical treatment or |
| workers rarely encounter horses so it doesn't matter | | | | a psychologist. |