Caroline Szembrener, a Massey University researcher, believes current approaches to treating eating disorders are simply not working for some people. Therapy with horses teaches patients to be present and to reconnect with their bodies.

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Written by Hanna McCallum

Produced and read by Jen Black

Audio editing by Connor Scott

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