No undue stress seen in therapy horses used to help war veterans – study
Findings of American study suggest that therapeutic horseback riding may provide a viable repurposing for retired or unwanted horses.
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Equine therapy
More research needed into the effects of therapy work on horses – review
“Information on the welfare of animals involved in this kind of activity is often lacking.”
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Horse riding found to significantly reduce autism symptoms in children
“Results indicate that the intervention improves some aspects of social functioning for children with autism spectrum disorder.”
Read moreHorse-based therapy helped patients with multiple sclerosis – study
Study team explored the effect of hippotherapy plus standard care versus standard care alone in patients with the disease.
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Texas study highlights benefits of therapeutic horse-riding for stressed veterans
Participants reported clinically meaningful improvements in stress symptoms and mental health.
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Shetlands bring pony power to Cancer Survivors’ Day
Blue Cross ponies Dame Maggie and Princess Rose are now working for national pet charity to Equilibrium for Life.
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Dillon’s magic touch: Therapy pony spreads the joy in second career
Dillon has helped hundreds of youngsters in his 16 years as a therapy pony.
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Horse-riding therapy may boost recovery after stroke, study findings suggest
More than half the study participants who undertook horse-riding therapy felt they had improved in key areas.
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Study offers advice for those certifying emotional support animals
Federal and state laws regulating emotional support animals often are convoluted and ever-changing.
Read moreTherapeutic riding of value to those with physical challenges, review concludes
“Therapeutic riding and hippotherapy are a viable intervention option for patients with balance, gait, and psychomotor disorders.”
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Morgan gelding honored as Therapy Horse of the Year
17-year veteran of therapy work in Kentucky honored with national award.
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Equine-assisted therapy: “This is a journey about relationships”
Horse-human tnteraction provides social benefits for all.
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Therapeutic riding improves motor control and self-confidence in children with cerebral palsy – study
A better quality of life was attained, with no negative impacts identified.
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Review of 16 studies concludes horseback riding can benefit people with disabilities
“The evidence for therapeutic riding and hippotherapy is encouraging.”
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Living with multiple sclerosis fails to slow avid equestrian Ann Romney
Ann Romney honored with Piaffe Performance adult amateur achievement award at Florida equestrian festival.
Read moreStudy to examine whether therapeutic riding can help manage stress in youngsters with autism
“Finding evidence of an effective way, without medication, to address stress in young adults with autism will have broad implications for health.”
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Behavior of autistic children toward pets improved after therapeutic horse riding – study
Researchers in Colorado undertook a study involving 67 children with autism spectrum disorder.
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Good vibrations: Horse-riding can improve children’s learning ability, study suggests
Vibrations from a horse’s motion can activate part of the sympathetic nervous system, boosting behavioral test results.
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Study explores whether horses can sense mental trauma in humans
Researcher notes that few studies in the field have analyzed therapy interactions from a horse’s viewpoint.
Read moreCan horse therapyhelp those with early-stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment?
American study is under way to find out.
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