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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Equine therapy
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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The power of the horse: We’re only just beginning to understand
Horses, especially wild horses, have many abilities that humans are just beginning to understand, document and most importantly, explain to others, writes Bill Simpson.
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“Unbridled” gives equine therapy the Hollywood treatment
Charity film screen over-subscribed as moviegoes flock to see “Unbridled”.
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A Purpose: Role of equine therapy in veteran PTSD explored
Three-part digital video docuseries exploring the quest for scientific proof supporting the critical and effective role that horses play in addressing the epidemic of US veterans returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Hippotherapy for the horseless: Meet Stewie the robotic horse
Robotic horse designed by university students in Texas could help patients recover movement, balance.
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Therapeutic horse riding improves coordination in Down syndrome children – study
“The individuals that practiced hippotherapy presented better results in the global motor coordination,” the researchers reported.
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$50,000 grant offered for equine therapy research
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) announces an open call for proposals to investigate the therapeutic effects of horses on humans.
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The magic friendship: Emily’s special bond with a donkey named Juniper
Something special happens when Emily and her donkey friend, Juniper, spend time together.
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Therapeutic riding programs help troubled veterans, study finds
It may be important for health care systems to support therapeutic horse-riding as a viable complimentary therapy, the lead researcher says.
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The many powers of wild horses: Is it all in the genetics?
Through extensive selective breeding, desired characteristics and traits were greatly amplified while other known and unknown characteristics and traits were diminished and in some cases are likely lost in the new breeds.
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Therapeutic riding found to be clinically effective for troubled war veterans
Time in the saddle influences the effectiveness of therapeutic riding for veterans with PTSD.
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Volunteer uses “give back” day for equestrian events at Special Olympics NZ
39 riders took part in Equitation, Dressage, English Equitation, and Working Trails at the National Summer Games.
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Helping horses: Free webinar focuses on disaster support for equines
Trainer’s four part free series aims to help horses and their owners who have been affected by disasters.
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Push needed to learn how horse therapy helps traumatized people – review
Research into equine-facilitated therapy is lagging behind practice, the authors say.
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Stepping up to own your horse’s stress
Horses will immediately reflect back your true mental and energetic presence.
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Festival to explore how our connection with horses helps people thrive
“Horses have the innate ability to teach us what connection feels like, if only we watch and listen.”
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Horses and humans: Delving into our working relationship
Kendra Coulter is recognised globally as a leader in the study of human-animal labour.
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