Teens often horse around, but USU Counseling Center Director Mary Doty says being around horses can be good for helping youth with mental and emotional ailments. Horses can help delinquent juveniles interact successfully in society, just as pets in prisons help inmates become more receptive to rehabilitation.
For more information, contact Mary Doty, director, Utah State University Counseling Center, 435-797-1012.
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