Horses helping People with Alzheimer’s
The battle against cognitive decline begins in the stables. Congregants of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, N.C., find that animal therapy in the form of… Read More »Horses helping People with Alzheimer’s
Unexpected Miracles
This is the remarkable story of 3 separate individuals who have been touched by the power of Equine Therapy. A former world-class equestrian champion disabled… Read More »Unexpected Miracles
Equine Program helps Aussie Diggers
Mates4Mates has been working closely with the Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Equine Encounters Australia to deliver a holistic, sustainable and unique Equine Program that challenges… Read More »Equine Program helps Aussie Diggers
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
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