Types of Equine-Assisted Activities
Explore the main types of equine-assisted activities, including therapeutic riding, adaptive riding, and horsemanship, and how these programs support growth.
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What to Expect at a Riding Session
Learn what to expect at a riding session, from grooming and mounting to riding and connecting with a horse in a calm, supportive environment.
Who Does What in Equine-Assisted Programs: Roles, Training, and Teamwork
Learn who does what in equine-assisted programs — therapists, instructors, facilitators, volunteers, and horse specialists working together for safe sessions.
A Simple Guide to Equine-Assisted Program Types: EAT, Hippotherapy, Adaptive Riding, EAL, and EFP
A simple guide to major equine-assisted program types — including adaptive riding, hippotherapy, EAL and EFP — and how each fits into the equine-assisted field.
How Horses Help Build Skills and Confidence
Learn how horses help build skills and confidence through equine assisted activities that support learning, communication, and emotional growth.
Horses4Heroes: What They Do and Where They Operate
Learn about Horses4Heroes, an equine assisted program supporting veterans, first responders, and families through horsemanship and riding activities.
Hippotherapy for Children with Special Needs: Posture, Balance, Communication, and Everyday Skills
Learn how hippotherapy supports children with special needs, including how sessions work and how movement-based therapy may support development.