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Welfare Assessment in Equine-Assisted Service (EAS) Horses. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Equine-Assisted Service (EAS) horses can be exposed to stressors that affect their behavior and welfare. Previous studies investigated behavioral and physiological indicators (PI) only during therapy sessions. This study evaluated the frequency of stress and pain behaviors (FSPB) in horses with different riders, while assessing welfare through housing,
Carvalho Seabra J +3 more
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 An increasing number of universities and colleges in the United States are offering coursework on adaptive/therapeutic riding and the incorporation of horses in human service areas such as psychotherapy, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy,
Katherine Connolly, Nina Ekholm Fry
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CEREBRAL PALSY AND EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES: EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF EQUINE STIMULATION
Brazilian Journal of Physical TherapyBackground Cerebral palsy (CP) is a movement and posture disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury. Various interventions can support children with CP, including equine-assisted services, which have demonstrated positive effects on motor function.
Marieli Matias Ramos +2 more
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Relatives’ experiences of an equine-assisted intervention for people with psychotic disorders
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, 2022 Purpose The aim of this study was to describe relatives’ experiences of an equine-assisted intervention for people with psychotic disorders. Methods The study has a qualitative and descriptive design.
Linda Fridén +3 more
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Human-Animal Interactions, 2023 Brushing is one of the most common human-horse interactions in Equine-Assisted Services (EAS). Previous research has shown both positive and negative effects of brushing on horses’ behavior and physiological states.
Katy Schroeder +3 more
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Development and Validation of a Basic Ground Skills Assessment (BGSA) for Equine-Assisted Services [PDF]
, 2021 Equine-assisted services incorporate the interaction of humans who face mental, physical, emotional, and/or social challenges and equines for therapeutic purposes.
Andersen, Sarah
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Evaluation of a Modified Bit Device to Obtain Saliva Samples from Horses
Veterinary Sciences, 2021 (1) Background: Accounting for the well-being of equine partners is a responsibility of those engaged in Equine-Assisted Services (EAS). Researchers took heed of this call to action by developing an innovative way to collect data to assess the ...
Aviva Vincent +6 more
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Examining the Literature on the Efficacy of Equine Assisted Therapy for People with Mental Health and Behavioural Disorders [PDF]
, 2011 This review aims to explore the literature relating to the efficacy of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) during which horses are used as a tool for emotional growth and learning helping adults and children with mental health and behavioural problems, such as
Cantin, Anna, Marshall-Lucette, Sylvie
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Animal, 2014 The aim of this study was to determine the effect of single layer centrifugation (SLC) using Androcoll-E-Large on donkey sperm quality parameters after 24 h of cool-storage. Ejaculates were collected from Andalusian donkeys and then cooled at 5°C.
I. Ortiz +10 more
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Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2023 Objectives: The first aim of this pilot observational study was to replicate a previous study of a resiliency psychotherapy incorporating horses (PIH) intervention for healthcare workers.
William R. Marchand +4 more
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