Donkey Assisted Therapy
The emotional and physical benefits of companion animals are now being established in psychiatric hospitals and elderly care units and there is well-researched evidence that… Read More »Donkey Assisted Therapy
2013
LifeStriders
LifeStriders Therapeutic Riding Program incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and other modalities in order to address the needs of each… Read More »LifeStriders
John’s Story
RDA Story Becomes Animated Film RDA’s competition-winning short story has been made into an inspiring and thought provoking animation. The Guardian Voluntary Sector Network launched… Read More »John’s Story
Understanding Horse Language: The Ethogram
Learning to understand the language of horses Ethograms An ethogram is a complete list of both social and non-social behaviours exhibited by a given species.… Read More »Understanding Horse Language: The Ethogram
Q. When is a Guide Dog not a Dog? A. When it’s a Horse!
What is a Guide Horse? A Guide horse is the same as a Guide Dog except it is a horse! Who is the Ideal Guide… Read More »Q. When is a Guide Dog not a Dog? A. When it’s a Horse!
Equitarian Initiative
Equitarian Initiative is a nonprofit organisation established by a group of equine veterinarians and caregivers to provide education, leadership and assistance to the working equid (and… Read More »Equitarian Initiative
Collaborating With Horses to Develop Emotional Intelligence
In May, 2013 The Center for Leadership Development (CFLD) completed a pilot research study on The Effectiveness of Equine Guided Leadership Education (EGLE) to Develop Emotional… Read More »Collaborating With Horses to Develop Emotional Intelligence
Would you believe it?
Nothing is impossible – it only takes determination, care and compassion! Congratulations to the Madison Mounted Police for being such caring horse lovers to enable… Read More »Would you believe it?
Countless Australians risk their lives to save animals during bushfires and floods – why do they do it?
A PhD Scholarship is available on the ARC DECRA Project ‘Should I stay or should I go? Increasing natural disaster preparedness and survival through animal attachment’ to work with… Read More »Countless Australians risk their lives to save animals during bushfires and floods – why do they do it?