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Horse-riding simulator helped hospitalized older people – review

November 24, 2018November 26, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 5158 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Researchers examined the results of 15 studies in their review.

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A major grant will help Eagala grow its programs.
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Veterans body earmarks $US1 million for horse-assisted therapy

November 19, 2018November 22, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 5080 Views 0 Comments Equine 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

October 13, 2018October 19, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3299 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Benefits of horse therapy course remained three months later, but only among veterans whose partners had been involved.

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Gillian Smith has benefited from equine therapy at The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Equine therapy: “zen-like grounded quality” of donkeys helps mental health

October 12, 2018October 14, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 7340 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

“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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Scott Helmer.
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Equine therapy boosted by record-breaking musician

September 26, 2018October 3, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 4319 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

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

September 22, 2018September 26, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 6467 Views 1 Comment Equine therapy

“The participants reported having learned new skills, increased self-efficacy and self-esteem, and improvements in balance and gait.”

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Holly Wright with her award-winning Contak saddle.
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Equine therapy saddle wins national design award

September 7, 2018September 9, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 1773 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

New Zealand student Holly Wright’s Contak saddle brings the rider closer to the horse to optimise therapeutic benefits.

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News Research 

Physical cues more important to therapy horses than emotion, study finds

August 11, 2018September 2, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 5208 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

“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

July 22, 2018July 27, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 15322 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

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

June 16, 2018June 20, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 5367 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

US government approves spend; Racing industry gets behind equine therapy group in Kentucky.

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Winx won her 25th consecutive race in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick in April 2018.
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Racehorse welfare: “Aftercare cannot be an afterthought”

May 17, 2018May 28, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 4314 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy, OTTB

“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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Lakota enjoys a nap on Wildhorse Ranch, lying in the clay dust.
Features 

The power of the horse: We’re only just beginning to understand

May 10, 2018May 12, 2018 William E. Simpson 18030 Views 9 Comments Equine therapy, Wild horses

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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Culture News 

“Unbridled” gives equine therapy the Hollywood treatment

May 8, 2018May 12, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 5166 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Charity film screen over-subscribed as moviegoes flock to see “Unbridled”.

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Features 

A Purpose: Role of equine therapy in veteran PTSD explored

May 3, 2018May 4, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 5341 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

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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The Rice University hippotherapy horse is based on a robotic concept invented in the 1950s called the Stewart platform, which in this case uses six computer-controlled motors attached to aluminum legs that give the saddle’s movement six degrees of freedom. 
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Hippotherapy for the horseless: Meet Stewie the robotic horse

April 28, 2018May 12, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 4325 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Robotic horse designed by university students in Texas could help patients recover movement, balance.

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Research 

Therapeutic horse riding improves coordination in Down syndrome children – study

April 12, 2018April 13, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 15658 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

“The individuals that practiced hippotherapy presented better results in the global motor coordination,” the researchers reported.

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News 

$50,000 grant offered for equine therapy research

April 5, 2018April 13, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3545 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

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

March 30, 2018April 13, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 5468 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Something special happens when Emily and her donkey friend, Juniper, spend time together.

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News Research 

Therapeutic riding programs help troubled veterans, study finds

February 11, 2018February 16, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 4841 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

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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Black and his lead mare Lucy.
Culture 

The many powers of wild horses: Is it all in the genetics?

February 4, 2018February 8, 2018 William E. Simpson 17970 Views 4 Comments Comment, Equine therapy, Wild horses

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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