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A Guide for Occupational Therapists: Utilizing Equine-assisted Therapy for Children in the Foster Care System Dealing with Trauma [PDF]

, 2023
In 2015, over three million children who were affected by trauma or abuse were reported to Child Protective Services (Papovich, 2019). “Children in the foster care system have often been exposed to traumatic experiences such as violence, illicit ...
Skogen, Alexis
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A pilot observational study of horsemanship skills training for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2023
Objectives: Pilot assessment of an equine-assisted services intervention for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Design: Prospective cohort. Setting: A large Veterans Administration healthcare system. Intervention: Two sessions of instruction in
William R. Marchand, Judy Smith, Karl H. Hoopes, Makenna Osborne, Sarah J. Andersen, Kylie Bell, Elena Nazarenko, Rachel Macneill, Katryna Joubert   +8 more
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Reducing Anxiety and Stress among Youth in a CBT-Based Equine-Assisted Adaptive Riding Program

Animals, 2022
Reining in Anxiety (RiA) is a therapeutic program for youth with mild to moderate anxiety delivered in a therapeutic riding setting by Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors.
Kimberly Hoagwood, Aviva Vincent, Mary Acri, Meghan Morrissey, Lauren Seibel, Fei Guo, Chelsea Flores, Dana Seag, Robin Peth Pierce, Sarah Horwitz   +9 more
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Unraveling ovarian histology: The key morphological aspects that spur the development of the Fossa ovarii in equine

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The equine ovary exhibits unique structural and developmental features that distinguish it from those of other domestic species, including the presence of an ovulation fossa and an inversion of cortical and medullary layers. This study aimed to investigate the morphostructural development of the equine fetal ovary, with particular emphasis on ...
Laura Ver Goltz, Silvio Pires Gomes, Bruno Cesar Schimming, Fabio Cesar Magioli Abdala, Maria Angélica Miglino, Tais Harumi de Castro Sasahara   +5 more
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A pilot observational study of recreational trail riding for Veterans with addictive disorders

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2022
Objectives: The aim of study was to assess the safety, feasibility, and preliminary outcomes of recreational trail riding for Veterans with addictive disorders. Design: This was an observational pilot study.
Karl H. Hoopes, Makenna Osborne, William R. Marchand, Katryna Joubert, Elena Nazarenko, Heather Black, William Klinger, Stephen Sheppard   +7 more
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Single‐Screw Extrusion of Copra Meal and Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles at Varying Screw Speed and Moisture Content for Aquaculture Feed Applications

Cereal Chemistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Copra meal is a byproduct of the coconut oil extraction process and provides an inexpensive source of energy for livestock diets. Single‐screw extrusion was conducted to investigate the effects of varying proportions of copra meal and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and the corresponding processing ...
Jan Kathleen M. Punzalan, Kurt A. Rosentrater   +1 more
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A Relaxed Horse—A Relaxed Client? An Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Therapy Horses’ Stress on Clients’ Stress, Mood, and Anxiety

Animals
Equine-assisted therapies are becoming increasingly popular for addressing physical and psychological disabilities in clients. The role of the horse’s welfare in equine-assisted service receives increasing attention in research.
Alicia Müller-Klein, Moritz Nicolai Braun, Diana S. Ferreira de Sá, Tanja Michael, Ulrike Link-Dorner, Johanna Lass-Hennemann   +5 more
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Vaginal host–microbe signatures linked to placental outcomes in mares

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ascending placentitis is a leading cause of late‐term pregnancy loss in mares. Although pathogens are presumed to ascend from the caudal reproductive tract, the association between the vaginal microbiome and placentitis has not been systematically examined.
Machteld van Heule, Babiche Heil, Jamie K. Norris, Kristene Gedye, Xiaoxiao Lin, Ward De Spiegelaere, Peter Daels, Pouya Dini   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Equine-Assisted Services: Current State and the Role of Recreational Therapy

, 2021
Research in numerous disciplines describe the use of equine-assisted services (EAS) in treating the symptoms and improving the quality of life of individuals with emotional, mental, physical, and/or intellectual disabilities. However, the research on EAS
Woods, Kaylin Ashley
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Evaluation of a mindfulness and self-compassion-based psychotherapy incorporating horses for Veterans who have experienced trauma

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2023
Objectives: The primary aim of this pilot study was to assess the safety, feasibility, acceptability, as well as preliminary outcomes of a mindfulness and self-compassion-based psychotherapy incorporating horses (PIH) intervention, Whispers with Horses ...
William R. Marchand, Ryan Lackner, Amy Hartquist, Lisa Finnell, Elena Nazarenko   +4 more
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