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EAS

Articles on Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) in which professionals incorporate horses and other equines to benefit people.

New study to analyze the effect on the functional and global impact of a 22-week hippotherapy treatment on patients who have suffered a stroke.
News & Research 

$75K study to assess effect of equine therapy on stroke sufferers

September 23, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 214 Views 2 Comments EAS 1 min read

New study to analyze the effect on the functional and global impact of a 22-week hippotherapy treatment on patients who have suffered a stroke.

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The Equus Film & Arts Fest and its educational programme The Mustang Summit is heading to Colorado as part of the initiative to expand the Mustang education of the horse-loving general public. Stefanie Skidmore – (Wild Horse Outreach and Advocacy, Colorado) is among the exhibitors at The Mustang Summit.
Education & Entertainment 

Film festival and Mustang Summit to put spotlight on USA’s wild horses

September 4, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 446 Views 0 Comments EAS, Wild horses 9 min read

The Equus Film & Arts Fest and its educational programme The Mustang Summit is heading to Colorado as part of the initiative to expand the Mustang education of the horse-loving general public.

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The Wallkill Correctional Facility’s Equine Handling Program has a long history of rehabilitating horses and incarcerated individuals and providing vocational training.
Sport & Industry 

Work of “second-chance racehorses” with inmates marks 40 years

August 7, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 275 Views 0 Comments EAS, OTTB 2 min read

The Wallkill Correctional Facility’s Equine Handling Program has a long history of rehabilitating horses and incarcerated individuals and providing vocational training.

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Brain activation of significant channel regions in the equine-assisted activities group.
News & Research 

Inhibitory control of schoolchildren improved by horse activity program – study

August 2, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 317 Views 0 Comments EAS 3 min read

The equine group performed significantly better in testing than the control group, who undertook normal school activities.

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"The main area that improved significantly in the experimental group was the domain of behavioral problems."
News & Research 

Horse therapy improved mood and behaviour in patients with substance use issues

July 3, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 310 Views 1 Comment EAS 4 min read

“The main area that improved significantly in the experimental group was the domain of behavioral problems.”

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The trust funding the study understands that human medicine and veterinary medicine can greatly benefit each other, says researcher.
News & Research 

Benefits from horse therapy build over time for children with autism, findings suggest

June 25, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 322 Views 0 Comments EAS 5 min read

“We were able to capture specific aspects of the social and communicative behavior of children during their interaction with the horse.”

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Parents spoke of a range of improvements in their children as a result of a horseback riding program.
News & Research 

Parents see clear benefits from therapeutic horse riding for children with disabilities

May 2, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 542 Views 0 Comments EAS 3 min read

Parents spoke of a range of improvements in their children as a result of a horseback riding program.

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Dr Anita Shkedi will discuss how clients can be helped to move from survival mode and avoidance towards positive thoughts and feelings, emphasizing how relationships with horses provide holistic healing for those who are suffering post trauma.
Sport & Industry 

Campaign puts spotlight on equine assisted services for mental health

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 464 Views 0 Comments EAS 2 min read

The “Seen Through Horses” peer-to-peer fundraising campaign aims to increase awareness, public engagement, and raise funds to improve access to programs incorporating horses for mental health.

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Study in Finland involved 22 men and women suffering from low back pain.
News & Research 

Riding therapy improved functioning of patients with low back pain

March 17, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 538 Views 0 Comments EAS 3 min read

Study in Finland involved 22 men and women suffering from low back pain.

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The Horses and Humans Research Foundation is funding a $75,000 grant for research investigating the impact of Equine Assisted Services on the social, physical, cognitive, mental, emotional and/or spiritual aspects of participants.
Sport & Industry 

Proposals sought for equine-assisted services research

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 479 Views 0 Comments EAS 2 min read

The Horses and Humans Research Foundation is funding a $75,000 grant for research investigating the impact of Equine Assisted Services on the social, physical, cognitive, mental, emotional and/or spiritual aspects of participants.

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The newly launched Equine Careers Showcase, an initiative of Equine Guelph in Canada, showcases 78 roles in categories including racing, health care, breeding and much more.
News & Research 

Hippotherapy a boost for women on the journey back from breast cancer – study

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 464 Views 0 Comments EAS 4 min read

Women who undertook horse-related therapy after breast cancer treatment did better than those offered conventional supportive care only.

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Henry with Donkey Welfare Advisers and RSPCA officers during a session of Wellbeing With Donkeys (WDD).
Sport & Industry 

Equine welfare teams enjoy donkey assisted wellbeing sessions

February 12, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 462 Views 0 Comments EAS 3 min read

Frontline equine welfare teams from The Donkey Sanctuary and the RSPCA were treated to some well-deserved downtime when they took part in wellbeing sessions with resident Sanctuary donkeys.

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"The main area that improved significantly in the experimental group was the domain of behavioral problems."
News & Research 

Heightened touch sensitivity identified in therapy horses

February 9, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 537 Views 0 Comments EAS 3 min read

“The results of this study open new lines of thought on the possible influence of equine-assisted intervention working activity on horses’ tactile reactivity.”

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Researchers evaluate the documented clinical effects of light therapy, with a focus on the use of laser and LED light in the three species.
Education & Entertainment 

Symposium explores equine impact on human health

January 26, 2023March 26, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 706 Views 0 Comments EAS 1 min read

The Equine Industry Symposium “Horses in Human Health and Learning” looked at current research on best practices for human-horse interactions.

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The new Itot Foundation aims to raise awareness of Equine Assisted Services and make horse therapy available to more people around the world.
Sport & Industry 

Showjumper’s foundation puts spotlight on horse therapy

January 23, 2023March 25, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 422 Views 0 Comments EAS 2 min read

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s new Itot Foundation is inspired by her “the bravery and warrior spirit” of best-known showjumper, Itot Du Chateau.

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Neuroscientist Dr Amanda Lamp has joined the Horses and Humans Research Foundation as a scientific advisor.
Sport & Industry 

Neuroscientist joins Horses and Humans Research Foundation as scientific advisor

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 475 Views 0 Comments EAS 1 min read

Dr Amanda Lamp brings decades of equine and research experience to the role.

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Study results point to the positive effects of animal-assisted activities in preventing negative psychological reactions to loneliness, even during pandemics.
News & Research 

Equine students missed horses during Covid restrictions, showing increased aggression

January 1, 2023 Horsetalk.co.nz 490 Views 0 Comments EAS 5 min read

Study results point to the positive effects of animal-assisted activities in preventing negative psychological reactions to loneliness, even during pandemics.

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The erosive properties of equine teeth were found to be closer to those of human teeth than those of bovine teeth.
News & Research 

Some evidence of horse therapy benefits for those with substance use issues – review

December 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 739 Views 0 Comments EAS 2 min read

The number of published studies on the question are scarce and more research is needed, say the authors of a scoping review.

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Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Executive Director Dr Pebbles Turbeville has been recognised for her work in Equine Assisted Services.
Sport & Industry 

Prestigious award for leading equine assisted therapy advocate

December 17, 2022January 20, 2023 Dr Cheryl Meola 936 Views 0 Comments EAS 2 min read

Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Executive Director Dr Pebbles Turbeville has been recognised for her work in Equine Assisted Services.

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The Wallkill Correctional Facility’s Equine Handling Program has a long history of rehabilitating horses and incarcerated individuals and providing vocational training.
News & Research 

Troubled adolescents describe their connection with therapeutic horse riding

November 28, 2022November 29, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 1657 Views 0 Comments EAS 8 min read

“It emerged that the main mechanism of change of the therapeutic riding intervention was evident in the riding experiences.”

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