Horses as Medicine: Healing Hearts and Minds in Aboriginal Communities

Horses are more than animals—they’re medicine. Yawardani Jan-ga, meaning “horses helping” in Yawuru, transforms Aboriginal youth’s lives through equine-assisted therapy. By fostering trust, resilience, and cultural connection, this program heals trauma in a soulful, nature-based way. At JoyforLife.org, we share this mission, using horses to empower youth with emotional strength and joy.