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Practitioner Experiences of the Death of an Equine in an Equine-Assisted Services Program

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
Given the nature of horse-human interactions in equine-assisted services (EAS), death of a horse may have significant impacts. In this study, an online survey was distributed to EAS practitioners. The goal of the study was to explore the experiences of practitioners and identify the socioemotional processes that occur upon the ...
Leanne O. Nieforth, Sara Kaufman
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Key Aspects within the Field of Equine Assisted Services

Proceedings of the 18th HETI International Congress
Presenting an illustrated overview of the interface between categories of Equine Assisted Services (EAS), this article clarifies the key aspects as they relate to the service providers, service users and equines within the specific categories within EAS.
Gisela Heimsath-Rhodes   +3 more
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Socks as a Fundraising Tool for an Equine-Assisted Services Center

Proceedings of the 18th HETI International Congress
Maintaining an equine-assisted service center for low-income populations presents unique challenges, such as high costs for equine care, skilled staff, facilities, materials, and continuous improvements that demand sustainable resources. This study aimed to diversify funding sources through product sales, which also promotes the center’s cause and ...
Claudia da Costa Mota   +1 more
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Building the Science of Diverse Equine-assisted Services From the Ground Up

Human-animal interaction bulletin, 2021
Abstract The aim of this special issue of the Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin is to build the scientific bases of distinct types of equine-assisted services from the ground up. I also think of the issue’s aim as breaking new ground.
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Equine Assisted Services Impact on Social Skills in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 2023
Many studies focus on the impact of equine assisted services (EAS) on social skills in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but existing data are not consensual and the only available meta-analysis included only three studies and did not consider the social responsiveness scale (SRS).
Jérémy, Madigand   +2 more
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Using Virtual Reality to Deliver Equine Assisted Services

HETI Journal International Research and Practice
A study using virtual reality to deliver equine-assisted learning in Australia has been undertaken as part of an overall thesis to explore the question “Can interactions with horses in person and in virtual reality improve individuals’ health and well-being?”.
Linda Wong   +2 more
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Equine-assisted services on a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Caderno Pedagógico
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. This study aimed to assess the effects of an equine-assisted services (EAS) program on the psychomotor development of a child with ADHD.
Marieli Matias Ramos   +2 more
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An Attempt to Measure Chronic Stress in Horses Used for Equine-Assisted services

Proceedings of the 18th HETI International Congress
This study measured the levels of cortisol and oxytocin accumulated in the coat to measure chronic stress in horses used for Equine-Assisted Services. The results showed that both cortisol (COR) and oxytocin (OXT) were measured in the hair. Although no correlation was found between these values, it can be said that the present study provides a good ...
Maho Fuchikami   +2 more
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Equine assisted services - an intervention in the motor disorders of a child with cytomegalovirus sequelae

Caderno Pedagógico
Cytomegalovirus infection (CMV) represents the most prevalent infection correlated with congenital neurological impairment. After infection occurs several factors contribute for the child to have motor development deficits and possibly present several neurological manifestations.
Marieli Matias Ramos, Marli Nabeiro
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