Equine-assisted services for people living with dementia: a systematic review [PDF]
Alzheimer’s Research & TherapyBackground Dementia has a significant impact on the social, physical, and psychological wellbeing of people living with dementia, their families and society.
Menka Sebalj +3 more
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Assessing Equine Behavioural Responses in Equine-Assisted Services: A Field Study Analysis [PDF]
AnimalsEquine-Assisted Services (EAS) offer significant benefits for individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. However, ensuring the welfare of the horses involved remains a key ethical concern.
E. Kathalijne Visser +7 more
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Volunteer Engagement within Equine Assisted Services [PDF]
AnimalsThis study examines the effect of volunteering within a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl) premiere accredited center by exploring the experiences of volunteers leading horses in adaptive riding lessons ...
Aviva Vincent +4 more
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Characterizing stress during animal interaction: a focus on the human endocrine response during equine-assisted services [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 Repeated stresses applied to the rider may contribute to the documented physical and psychosocial outcomes from equine-assisted services. In this brief review, a summary of neuroendocrine markers of stress, including immunoglobulin A, serotonin, cortisol,
Brandon R. Rigby, Brandon R. Rigby
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Equine-assisted services for individuals with substance use disorders: a scoping review [PDF]
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2022 The implementation of equine-assisted services (EAS) during treatment for psychological disorders has been frequently documented; however, little is known about the effect of EAS on outcomes for populations with substance use disorder (SUD).
Liam Diaz +6 more
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Horse Behavior towards Familiar and Unfamiliar Humans: Implications for Equine-Assisted Services [PDF]
Animals, 2021 While human benefits of animal-assisted therapy programs have been documented, relatively little research has been conducted on behavioral factors that predict a successful equine-assisted services (EAS) horse.
Lauren Brubaker +4 more
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A Survey of Horse Selection, Longevity, and Retirement in Equine-Assisted Services in the United States [PDF]
Animals, 2021 Little published information exists on the horses in equine-assisted services (EAS), particularly their selection, longevity, and retirement. The purpose of this study was to characterize horses and procedures used in EAS.
Ellen M. Rankins +3 more
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A Qualitative Exploration of the Lived Experiences and Perspectives of Equine-Assisted Services Practitioners in the UK and Ireland [PDF]
AnimalsEquine-Assisted Services (EAS), which incorporate horses in a variety of ways in an effort to improve human wellbeing, have grown in popularity in recent years.
Rita Seery +2 more
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Use of Equine-Assisted Services to Improve Outcomes Among At-Risk and Indigenous Youth: A Scoping Review [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 Equine-assisted services (EAS) are gaining popularity as ways to promote psychological health and social well-being. EAS may show particular promise as culturally appropriate initiatives for at-risk Indigenous youth, as they are thought to align well ...
Laurie Haig, Kelly Skinner
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Equine-assisted coaching in formerly incarcerated men with histories of substance abuse: a 12-week exploratory study of anger regulation, quality of life, human–horse synchrony, and equine behavior [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyEquine-assisted interventions are increasingly used as complementary approaches to support psychosocial functioning, yet empirical evidence in justice-involved populations with histories of substance abuse remains limited.
Richard E. Griffioen +3 more
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