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Horses4Heroes Program Locations in the US

Administrator — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:58:35 +0000

Are you or someone you know a combat veteran who could benefit from the Horses4Heroes program, an equestrian therapy program for wounded soldiers?

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Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association

Administrator — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 14:01:02 +0000

CanTRA was established in 1980 and now has more than 80 centers across Canada.

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PATH International

Administrator — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:10:55 +0000

PATH International is a non-profit association which provides equine-assisted activities to persons with emotional, physical and learning disabilities.

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Types of Equine Therapy

Administrator — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 03:00:53 +0000

Did you know that there are different types of equine therapy? The one that is suitable for a particular rider depends on the needs and goals of the individual.

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Hippotherapy for Children with Special Needs

Administrator — Thu, 15 May 2014 14:15:59 +0000

Hippotherapy for kids with special needs is a treatment strategy used by occupational, physical and speech therapists and language pathologists.

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History of Animal Assisted Therapy

Administrator — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 13:53:04 +0000

Animal assisted therapy evolved from the belief that animals and spirits of the animals have supernatural powers. Today, it's used as therapy for special needs.

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Equine Assisted Learning

Administrator — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:54:59 +0000

Equine assisted learning (EAL) is an experimental form of psychotherapy and learning performed by a combined team of horse and mental health professionals.

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Equine Therapy for Special Needs

Administrator — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:44:42 +0000

Equine therapy for special needs is an animal-assisted therapy to help children with a wide variety of disabilities such as autism, ADD, ADHD, Down, etc.

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Therapeutic Horse Riding for Cerebral Palsy

Administrator — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:34:41 +0000

Therapeutic horse riding for cerebral palsy can help develop cognitive and sensory-motor in kids, and sense of responsibility and self-confidence in teens.

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National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy

Administrator — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:08:28 +0000

The National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT) provides therapy to improve the lives of adults and children with disabilities or special needs.

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