Equine Research
Published Study Finds Equine-Assisted Therapy Effective
By BloodHorse Staff, February 11, 2021 - An eight-week study of patients with PTSD found evidence at the neurobiological level that such programs are effective in treating the ailment. Read Article
Horse & Rider: Horses Helping Seniors
Horse&Rider, May 2019 - It’s well known that horses offer therapeutic benefits. New research is showing how they can help people with dementia and their caregivers. Learn how special equines enrich the lives of people with dementia and those who care for them here. Read Article
Equine Assisted Therapy: A Unique and Effective Intervention
Psychology Today, Mar 2019 - There is increasing recognition and integration of Equine Assisted Therapy in the traditional mental health field. Growing evidence supports the effectiveness of treatment with horses in a therapeutic environment. Read Article
Human-Animal Interaction and Metaphor in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
HAI Bulletin, 2018 - Research was conducted on equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning (EAP), aimed at identifying and examining process variables. Read Article
Do Horses Like Humans? A New Study Shows That They Understand Our Emotions
Bustle.com, May 2018 - If you have ever owned or spent a lot of time riding with one particular horse, chances are good that you've felt some sort of special connection with them — and wondered if horses even like humans. Read Article
Horses Change the Brain Wave Patterns of Humans
Horse Reflections, May 2017 - Our connections and desire to have a relationship with animals dates back tens of thousands of years. Seems like there is something special and mystique in connecting with horses. People of all ages feel drawn to horses because of their magical beauty, grace, majestic stature and strength. Read Article