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Trends in Higher EducationEquine-assisted services (EAS) is a relatively new area of study within higher education requiring the development of a curriculum that best prepares the undergraduate student for the demands of the industry.
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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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Potential Mechanisms of Action and Outcomes of Equine-Assisted Services for Veterans with a History of Trauma: A Narrative Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 Equine-assisted services (EASs) are being increasingly used as complementary interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, there is limited evidence of benefit for this population and almost no literature describing the ...
Marchand WR.
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Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Elucidate Neurophysiological Mechanism of Action of Equine-Assisted Services: Proof-of-Concept Study. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public HealthEquine-assisted services (EAS) are used for civilian and military trauma survivors to reduce depression and posttraumatic stress symptoms. While early scientific evidence supports the benefits of EAS, the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying these ...
Lanning BA +4 more
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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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Complementary Therapies in MedicineObjective: The object of this study was to determine the effect of EAS (Equine-Assisted Services) on arthritis conditions, as measured by the sTnT (Skeletal troponin) and COMP (cartilage oligomeric matrix proteins) biomarkers, compared to an exercise ...
Matthew Chrisman +4 more
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Equine-assisted services for people living with dementia: a systematic review. [PDF]
Alzheimers Res TherBACKGROUND: Dementia has a significant impact on the social, physical, and psychological wellbeing of people living with dementia, their families and society.
Sebalj M +3 more
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Perspective Chapter: Mind the Gap – Young People’s Mental Health and Equine Assisted Interventions [PDF]
, 2023 Increasing numbers of adolescents are experiencing poor mental health, whether struggling with diagnosed conditions such as anxiety and depression, or simply suffering from poor wellbeing. Many have attributed this to changes experienced during the COVID-
Hemingway, Ann, Sullivan, S. K.
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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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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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