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Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships Handbook
16 Apr 2013 | Pamphlets
This handbook is to serve as a guide for conducting the Tennessee 4-H Horse Show, Public Speaking, Team and Individual Demonstration Contests and the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest. Extension …
http://habricentral.org/resources/2288
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Genetic improvement of the horse (Chapter 17)
26 Feb 2013 | Book Sections | Contributor(s): T. Arnason, L. Dale Van Vleck
From the time man domesticated horses some 5000-6000 years ago, horses have been subject to many forms of artificial selection that have resulted in gradual genetic changes. Differences found among …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1868
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Hippotherapy and therapuetic riding: practicing social workers and undergraduate social work students
14 Feb 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Devin Smith
This study attempted to explore, through the use of surveys, what practicing social workers and undergraduate student social workers know about hippotherapy and therapuetic riding. In addition, this …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1766
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Anthrozoology (human-animal bond program)
05 Feb 2013 | Programs
The Anthrozoology major explores the unique relationship between humans and animals. By increasing our knowledge about this bond and by assessing how animals enrich our lives, we can improve the …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1717
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Social skills improvement for an adolescent engaged in equine assisted therapy: a single subject study
05 Feb 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Jennifer E. Cartinella
The use of animals for therapeutic purposes has been documented for centuries. There is much anecdotal literature touting the benefits of animal assisted therapy; however, there are few controlled …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1708
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The Guide Horse Foundation
29 Jan 2013 | Websites
The Guide Horse Foundation was founded in 1999 as an experimental program to access the abilities of miniature horses as assistance animals. There is a critical shortage of guide animals for the …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1668
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Methicillin-resistant staphylococci in companion animals
22 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Keith E. Baptiste, Kerry Williams, Nicola J. Willams, Andrew Wattret, Peter D. Clegg, Susan Dawson, John E. Corkill, Turlough O'Neill, C. Anthony Hart
We determined the molecular characteristics of methicillin-resistant staphylococci from animals and staff at a small animal and equine hospital. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1561
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Non conventional psychiatric rehabilitation in schizophrenia using therapeutic riding: the FISE multicentre Pindar project
15 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Stefania Cerino, Francesca Cirulli, Flavia Chiarotti, Stefano Seripa
The FISE (Federazione Italiana Sport Equestri) Pindar is a multicentre research project aimed at testing the potential effects of therapeutic riding on schizophrenic patients. Twenty-four subjects …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1478
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Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.)
14 Jan 2013 | Websites
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), a federally-registered 501(c3) nonprofit, was formed in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1447
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Federation of Riding for the Disabled
14 Jan 2013 | Websites
Our mission is to facilitate the worldwide collaboration between organizations and individuals whose objectives are philantropic, scientific and educational in the field of equine assisted …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1441
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American Hippotherapy Association
14 Jan 2013 | Websites
Hippotherapy is a physical, occupational or speech and language therapy treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement. This strategy has evolved over 30 years. Through education and clinical …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1437
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The efficacy of equine assisted group counseling with at-risk children and adolescents
18 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Kay Sudekum Trotter
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of equine assisted group counseling as compared to in-school curriculum group guidance/counseling. Research examined externalizing, …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1371
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Performing human-animal relations in Spain: An anthropological study of bullfighting from horseback in Andalusia
17 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Kirrilly Thompson
A fundamental concern of human-animal studies is the human-animal boundary. The rider-horse relationship challenges this boundary through a degree of intercorporeality that is symbolised by the …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1247
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Developing an online horseless horse learning lesson: An action research study
31 Aug 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Jessica M. Bauman
In today’s society it is becoming ever so important to find creative and influential outlets to keep young people occupied in positive ways. High quality youth programs are shown to make a positive …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1061
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Healing power of horses
31 Aug 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Brittany Schweik
http://dc.cod.edu/essai/vol9/iss1/35/ 0.00.0 2011 ESSAI 9 Glen Ellyn, IL41.8775293-88.06701179999999 en text en
http://habricentral.org/resources/1040
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The effects of equine assisted therapy on post war veterans
30 Aug 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Elena Durham
The profession of occupational therapy has new potential to reach out to the post war veteran population nationally in a ground-breaking way. Countless soldiers have been wounded both mentally and …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1002
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Evaluation of the effects of the closure of equine slaughter facilities
30 Aug 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Taylor R. Bonar
http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_chanhonoproj/1528/ University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN35.9606384-83.92073920000001 text en
http://habricentral.org/resources/982
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Human–animal relationships as modulators of trauma effects in children: a developmental neurobiological perspective
28 Aug 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Janet G. Yorke
Humans and animals interaction is showing promise as a way to provide complementary and alternative medicine for humans. Children have an affinity for animals that could be useful therapeutically. …
http://habricentral.org/resources/892
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The effect of a therapeutic horsemanship program on emotionally disturbed boys
28 Aug 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Alisa J Greenwald
The relationships between humans and animals have been associated with various therapeutic implications. While there is no agreed upon name, the term “pet facilitated therapy” has become widely …
http://habricentral.org/resources/881
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The therapeutic value of the equine-human relationship in recovery from trauma: A qualitative analysis
22 Aug 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Janet Yorke
The purpose of this research was to explore the nature of equine-human bonding and its therapeutic value in recovery from trauma. The study sample consisted of six participants who identified that …
http://habricentral.org/resources/861