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Animal Aid- an end to mental health waiting lists | Amy Aylmer | TEDxDrogheda
| Contributor(s):: Amy Aylmer
Currently Ireland has the highest child girl suicide rates in the EU. Waiting lists to see a mental health professional for young adults under 18 are incomprehensible. Schools and colleges cannot hire counsellors fast enough. Although there are many reasons, theory's and explanations as to...
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Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center
Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center began in 2006 with two students and a whole lot of faith. Bonnie Rachael opened the center in her backyard in Guyton, Georgia, after finding an article about a similar program in a flyer at church. Knowing this was something God called her to, she began...
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A bite out of anxiety: Evaluation of animal-assisted activity on anxiety in children attending a pediatric dental outpatient unit
| Contributor(s):: Rangeeth Bollam Nammalwar, Priyaa Rangeeth
Background: Anxiety control has been one of the key factors that shows that success of a pediatric dental practice. Animal- Aassisted therapy has shown to have many health benefits, which has brought the animal species closer to our homes with an establishment of a relationship. Aims...
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Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy
The mission of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy is to enrich the lives of people with special needs through therapeutic horse-related programs.
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S.A.D.L.E.S. Ranch
We pride ourselves on the not-so-traditional ways to help others through our experiential counseling and learning programs at S.A.D.L.E.S., our nature based wellness and outdoor education learning center. A Horse’s non-judgmental nature, compassion and inspiring presence allows you to...
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Prospect Riding Center
Prospect Riding Center is a therapeutic horseback riding center that helps individuals with special needs overcome physical, developmental or psychological challenges in their lives.
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Terapias realizadas con perros | Miguel de Prado | TEDxGijon
| Contributor(s):: Miguel de Prado
La actuación de las unidades caninas salvan muchas vidas. Su adiestramiento les permite en comunión con su monitor, localizar personas perdidas y ayudar en rescates. Pero también actúan como ayuda en terapias de recuperación. Miguel de Prado nos cuenta su...
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McCormick Research Institute
The organization, originally known as Heavenly Hooves, began in 2002 at the home of the Tompkins family. Horse enthusiast Thomasa Sanchez was the center's founder and first instructor, and continues today as a full-time volunteer CEO. From 2002-2005 horses were transported...
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Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA)
MTRA's mission is to offer the miraculous benefits of therapeutic horseback riding to persons of all ages and capabilities that are physically, mentally or emotionally challenged. Serving the heart of Florida since 1985, Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) is a PATH Premier...
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Inspire Equine Therapy Program
Inspire Equine Therapy Program's mission is to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans through therapeutic riding and other equine related programs.
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Eagle's Nest Ranch
Eagle’s Nest Ranch is a 501c3 non-profit located in Elizabeth, Colorado, whose purpose is to bring hope, trust and growth into the lives of those who come to the Ranch. We serve adults and children who have experienced or who are experiencing the invisible wounds of life. Our desire...
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Agape Acres
We are a 501(c)3 non profit organization. Our heart is to serve our community by providing EAAT and EAL (Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy and Equine Assisted Learning) to children with special needs, children with disabilities and children in foster care. We are a Therapeutic Riding...
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Freedom Ride Farms
Freedom Ride Farms mission is to provide a therapeutic and relaxing environment for emotional and physically challenged individuals, utilizing rescue farm animals for riding and companionship; and to provide a sanctuary for older horses and farm animals needing a home, fostering that...
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"When He's Up There He's Just Happy and Content": Parents' Perceptions of Therapeutic Horseback Riding
| Contributor(s):: Lauren Boyd
The present research set out to explore parents‟ perceptions of therapeutic horseback riding as an activity for their children with multiple disabilities. It was designed to explore their vicarious experiences of the activity as well as their perceptions of their children‟s experiences of the...
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Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center
Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center has been providing services since 1999 and is devoted to serving children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted therapies. FHTRC is a proud member of PATH International, the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. This means...
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Thunder Rode Therapeutic Riding
Thunder Rode provides confidence building and rehabilitative training to individuals of all ages with special needs, within aspects of the equine industry. This program will have no boundaries regarding developmental growth, program growth and learning potential for individuals, enhancing their...
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Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii - Kona
Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii – Kona (THH-Kona) is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center located on Hawaii Island in West Hawaii. PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) sets high standards for safety,...
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Bearfoot Ranch
Bearfoot Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit equestrian center dedicated to providing therapeutic riding lessons and other riding activities in a safe, effective and compassionate environment. The center furthers our students’ knowledge of horses; offers lessons to children and individuals...
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Whispering Manes Therapeutic Riding Center
Whispering Manes Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization offering therapeutic horseback riding and therapeutic horsemanship classes for people with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Through safe and supervised individually tailored...
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Miracles in Motion
Miracles in Motion has served hundreds of students over the years with a work force of over 300 volunteers and a herd of 11 horses and 3 minature horses. Our students come from Linn, Johnson, and other eastern Iowa counties, and consists of children and adults with physical, emotional, and...
