Therapeutic Background Of Equine Therapy

their treatment goals have made significant breakthroughs through equine therapy. Like all animals, horses set their own boundaries that a rider has to learn respect. Loving an animal can help a child learn how to love themselves as well. “The need for animals to be taken care for on a daily basis fulfills the humans need to be needed, to nurture, and to love.” (Trotter). Children learn to become responsible for themselves and

Many studies have shown that AAT is able to help a wide variety of people. Many different diseases and disabilities have been proven to benefit from AAT. For example, in Table 1 in the equine-assisted therapy article, the author explains that each type of horse therapy benefits certain people. In dressage, a type of riding where the horse and rider work together to make precision movements, helps people with Polio, Parkinson’s Disease, and traumatic head injury (Ratliffe and Sanekane 35). Yet, AAT

from personal interviews and information gathered from the various equine therapy associations. The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) is a non-profit organization founded in 1969. PATH provides certification for EAAT instructors as well as educational opportunities found within several prestigious universities. Originally PATH began utilizing horseback riding as a method of physical therapy but today the organization includes activities ranging from physical

Animal-based therapy provides many benefits for individuals with a disability. When assisting individuals with disabilities it is important to consider all options that will help them achieve the most success in life. Deciding which therapies to use is often difficult and should be decided on by the individual, their doctors, therapist, and family. Any drawbacks will need to be weighed against the advantages to ensure the course of treatment will be effective and appropriate for the individual. Revisions

Bethany’s Equine and Aquatic Therapy Services, Incorporated, more widely-known as BEATS, Inc., is a treatment facility that utilizes both hippotherapy and aquatic therapy for children with a variety of disabilities (BEATS, n.d.). Aquatic therapy employs the use of water as a means to treat various conditions by aiding in reducing chronic pain and enabling a wider range of motion (Oeverman, n.d.). Hippotherapy is a lesser known method of treating mental, physical, and sensory disabilities by using

speech therapy. By the end of the eight-week session we worked with Ben, he was able to not only get near the horse, but by the last day, he was giving the horse a kiss on the nose. His mother said that the deep breathing techniques that we equipped him with not only helped him in therapy, but in his everyday life when he was feeling anxious. During the summer of 2016, I volunteered as a summer intern at a therapeutic horseback riding organization, We Can Ride Inc. They offer therapeutic horse back

Throughout history, animals have been a part of therapy treatments for many different physical, emotional and psychological disorders. Animal companions are often seen with someone who has autism; however, there are lots of controversies surrounding the types of animal therapy used for children with autism. One of the most controversial topics is Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT) and if it does improve the functioning of an individual with autism. There has been a lack of empirical evidence supporting

invites her clients into her home to help them in their healing process. Jayne is a strong, independent, caring nurse, and has a background as a psychiatric nurse. In addition to, having a Master’s degree, was a pain management consultant, is level one certified through EAGALA, dual certificated as an Equine Specialist, and has 7 years of experience as a certified therapeutic riding instructor. According the Spirit of Hope website, research has demonstrated that the use of horses can make a great difference

(Muse) People with ASD have difficulty with change and do better if a predictable routine is established and in place. Identification of autism at an early stage is recommended and allows the parents to begin interventions such as communication therapy and behavioral training to address some of the social difficulties they will be facing (Fernell 2). Currently there is not a solid reason on why autism is caused, therefore diagnosing autism at an early age is difficult. Parental input is the beginning

Newfoundland & Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association Conference. The conference consisted of sessions delivered by those in the field of Therapeutic Recreation and related areas in Newfoundland and Labrador. I was able to attend many sessions involving topics like inclusion, mental health and empowerment, and through which, attained many new skills and perspectives for my future in therapeutic recreation. Before this conference, I did not have a solid idea as to what therapeutic recreation truly looked