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Getting Started is where to begin if you’re new to equine therapy or equine-assisted services. These plain-language guides explain how programs work, what to expect in a session, how horses support learning and development, and how to choose a safe, appropriate program. Whether you’re exploring options for yourself, a child, or a loved one, this section helps you understand the basics, compare approaches, and make more informed decisions with confidence.
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Explore the main types of equine-assisted activities, including therapeutic riding, adaptive riding, and horsemanship, and how these programs…
Learn what to expect at a riding session, from grooming and mounting to riding and connecting with a…
Learn who does what in equine-assisted programs — therapists, instructors, facilitators, volunteers, and horse specialists working together for…
A simple guide to major equine-assisted program types — including adaptive riding, hippotherapy, EAL and EFP — and…
Explore how to decide if equine-assisted activities are a good personal fit by reviewing goals, comfort level, program…
Browse a glossary of equine assisted activities terms, with clear definitions to help you understand programs, roles, and…
Learn how horses help build skills and confidence through equine assisted activities that support learning, communication, and emotional…
Learn what equestrian therapy is, how it works, and how equine assisted programs support physical, emotional, and developmental…
Explore the history of animal-assisted activities, from early “moral treatment” to today’s structured, welfare-focused programs.
Getting Started is where to begin if you’re new to equine therapy or equine-assisted services. These plain-language guides explain how programs work, what to expect in a session, how horses support learning and development, and how to choose a safe, appropriate program.
Whether you’re exploring options for yourself, a child, or a loved one, this section helps you understand the basics, compare approaches, and make more informed decisions with confidence.
Explore the main types of equine-assisted activities, including therapeutic riding, adaptive riding, and horsemanship, and how these programs support growth.
Learn what to expect at a riding session, from grooming and mounting to riding and connecting with a horse in a calm, supportive environment.
Learn who does what in equine-assisted programs — therapists, instructors, facilitators, volunteers, and horse specialists working together for safe sessions.
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.
Explore how to decide if equine-assisted activities are a good personal fit by reviewing goals, comfort level, program style, and supportive riding centers.
Browse a glossary of equine assisted activities terms, with clear definitions to help you understand programs, roles, and common terminology.
Learn how horses help build skills and confidence through equine assisted activities that support learning, communication, and emotional growth.
Learn what equestrian therapy is, how it works, and how equine assisted programs support physical, emotional, and developmental goals.
Explore the history of animal-assisted activities, from early “moral treatment” to today’s structured, welfare-focused programs.