How to Choose an Equine Therapy Center
Learn how to choose an equine therapy center by evaluating safety, staff, program structure, and overall environment.
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.
Equine Certification: Paths, Organizations, and Professional Training
Explore major equine certification pathways, including instructor, learning, equine specialist, and organizational training options in equine-assisted programs.
The Cognitive Benefits of Equine-Assisted Activities: Attention, Memory, and Real-World Thinking Skills
Learn how equine assisted activities may support focus, memory, and problem-solving skills in a structured, supportive setting.
How Equine-Assisted Therapy Works: Inside the Horse–Human Partnership
Learn how equine assisted therapy works, including what happens in a session and how horses support physical and emotional development.
Nonprofits Supporting Equine-Assisted Programs in North America
Explore key nonprofits that support equine-assisted programs across North America, including membership groups, training, and community-based organizations.
The Physical Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy: Balance, Core Activation, and Everyday Movement
Learn how equine-assisted therapy supports balance, core strength, coordination, breathing, and everyday movement through rhythmic horse interaction.
Progression in Equine-Assisted Programs: How Sessions Safely Build Skill and Confidence
How equine-assisted programs safely progress skills using tempo, patterns, and terrain while supporting learning, confidence, and horse welfare.
Adaptive Equipment in Equine-Assisted Programs: What It Is and How It Helps
Learn how adaptive equipment in equine-assisted programs improves safety, comfort, and access while protecting horse welfare and supporting skill growth.
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.
Why the Horse’s Three-Dimensional Gait Matters in Equine-Assisted Programs
Learn how a horse’s three-dimensional walk supports posture, balance, breath, and attention in equine-assisted programs through gentle, rhythmic movement.