Horse therapy found to be beneficial for those with cerebral palsy
Oliwia Cywińska and her colleagues in Poland examined scientific papers that explored the use of horse therapy for those with cerebral palsy.
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Equine therapy
Horse-riding simulator simply can’t match the real deal, study findings suggest
Riding simulators can’t replace the real thing since they cannot induce the same emotional experience, researchers say.
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Mechanical horse helped postural coordination in brain-damaged patients
Those using the mechanical horses made bigger gains in postural coordination than those using conventional therapy.
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Musician extends tour to support equine therapy
Scott Helmer’s “One-Man Rock & Country Music Show” takes the music to the people to raise awareness and funds for equine therapy.
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Valuable role of animals in therapy for those with brain injuries highlighted
Patients showed more active social engagement during the animal sessions than during conventional therapy sessions.
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“The Mustang”: Movie sheds light on equine therapy and wild horses
There are certainly other more compelling (dramatic) social issues that are positively affected by equine therapy.
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Spotlight on horse world’s equine therapy heroes
Popular podcast to feature the work of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses.
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Therapeutic riding helped lower stress levels of autistic youth – study
In comparing the two phases of the study, the therapeutic riding protocol showed greater changes in cortisol levels than did the stress management program.
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Heartwarming story of a pony and his boy goes global
The life of eight-year-old Josh, who has Down Syndrome, has been changed, thanks to Berry, 28.
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Horse-riding simulator helped hospitalized older people – review
Researchers examined the results of 15 studies in their review.
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Veterans body earmarks $US1 million for horse-assisted therapy
A growing body of evidence showing how horse-related therapy helps troubled war veterans has seen substantial funding earmarked for programs.
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Partner involvement may aid success of horse therapy for veterans, study suggests
Benefits of horse therapy course remained three months later, but only among veterans whose partners had been involved.
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Equine therapy: “zen-like grounded quality” of donkeys helps mental health
“The donkeys are allowed the freedom to work with clients on the same level to develop an empathetic relationship, which is mutually beneficial for the client and donkey.”
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Equine therapy boosted by record-breaking musician
Since 2012, Scott Helmer’s concerts have raise more than $2 million for causes including equine and pet rescues and equine therapy programs.
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Horse riding had a profound effect on stroke survivors in study, say researchers
“The participants reported having learned new skills, increased self-efficacy and self-esteem, and improvements in balance and gait.”
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Equine therapy saddle wins national design award
New Zealand student Holly Wright’s Contak saddle brings the rider closer to the horse to optimise therapeutic benefits.
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Physical cues more important to therapy horses than emotion, study finds
“There is a critical need to understand the mechanisms behind horse-human interactions in order to understand the motivations of the horse.”
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Benefits of therapeutic riding among autistic youngsters remained six months later – study
Researchers followed up on youngsters who took part in a therapeutic riding initiative.
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Military veterans get $5m boost for equine assisted therapy
US government approves spend; Racing industry gets behind equine therapy group in Kentucky.
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Racehorse welfare: “Aftercare cannot be an afterthought”
“The horses we breed give us such pleasure, and they deserve a good life from cradle to grave. Aftercare is non-negotiable.”
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