VOICED : Ex racehorses provide comfort to children in need

The video discusses the benefits of equine therapy for children with special needs, highlighting how horses provide emotional support and help build relationships. Greatwood, originally a home for retired racehorses, has transformed into a center for children with special educational needs, offering courses that aid in personal development. The video also covers the training of retired racehorses to adapt to calmer lives and the career opportunities available to students who engage with these horses. Overall, the interaction with horses adds peace and valuable life skills to the students' lives.

How do horses respond to human emotions according to the video?

• They have no effect on human emotions.

• They amplify human emotions.

• They ignore human emotions.

• They mimic human emotions.

What was the original purpose of Greatwood in Wiltshire?

• A school for children with special needs.

• A home for retired racehorses.

• A training center for jockeys.

• A wildlife sanctuary.

How do students benefit from interacting with horses at Greatwood?

• They gain academic knowledge.

• They become professional trainers.

• They develop better relationships with peers.

• They learn to ride competitively.

What is the main goal of retraining racehorses like Quick Touch?

• To make them faster.

• To prepare them for new races.

• To help them adapt to a slower pace of life.

• To teach them new tricks.

What career paths have former students of Greatwood pursued?

• Horse breeders

• Equine therapists

• Veterinarians

• Stable yard workers or jockeys