Equine-assisted therapy is provided by licensed professionals who incorporate horses into their treatment plans. People of all ages with diverse abilities can gain benefits from equine-assisted ...

Tender Little Hearts has a unique niche in equine assisted learning and literacy development by transporting qualified miniature therapy horses and donkeys around the Valley to a variety of libraries, ...

Spending time with animals is beneficial. Pets are good for physical and mental health, thanks to their unconditional love and the stress-reducing effects of being around them. Most people think of ...

A group of Valdosta State University faculty recently traded lesson plans for lead lines when they participated in an innovative equine-assisted retreat designed to help them reduce stress, strengthen ...

Belle Swersey knows firsthand how therapeutic horseback riding can be. The 7-year-old girl, who is in remission from a rare type of muscle cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma, has been using equine therapy ...

The Refresh Program on That's The Dream Farm uses an equine-assisted learning program, known as Natural Lifemanship, to help everyone from work colleagues to children improve human relationships. Dawn ...

LEESBURG, Va (7News) — In the rolling hills of Virginia, Bridle Paths, a nonprofit organization, is making a profound impact on the lives of veterans and others living with "invisible injuries" ...

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 ...

North Dakota State University recently hosted a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship certification workshop. PATH is an international program that develops standards, credentials and ...