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A Wearable System for the Evaluation of the Human-Horse Interaction: A Preliminary Study
Contributor(s):: Andrea Guidi, Antonio Lanata, Paolo Baragli, Gaetano Valenza, Enzo Pasquale Scilingo
This study reports on a preliminary estimation of the human-horse interaction through the analysis of the heart rate variability (HRV) in both human and animal by using the dynamic time warping (DTW) algorithm. Here, we present a wearable system for HRV monitoring in horses. Specifically, we...
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Early diagnosis and intervention for autism spectrum disorder in Africa: insights from a case study
| Contributor(s):: Nicole Wannenburg, Roelf van Niekerk
Awareness and concern regarding the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased worldwide.1-3 In high resource countries, this has led to an increase in funding for ASD research and the inclusion of ASD in health policies.1,4 Despite an increase in research on ASD in Africa in the...
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Runnin' WJ Ranch
Runnin' WJ Ranch, a Christian non-profit organization, opened its doors for therapeutic riding classes in September of 2001. The core of the operation is its over 400 volunteers. Runnin' WJ Ranch is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center (www.pathintl.org). Runnin' WJ...
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Rise Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Reaching Inside Souls using Equines, helping individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional needs meet personal goals.
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Riding Unlimited
Riding Unlimited’s mission for over 25 years has been to Turn Disabilities Into Possibilities. We help individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities through the power of the horse. Therapeutic horsemanship improves strength, balance, coordination, memory...
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Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship
Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship is a Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH Intl.), and provides therapeutic horsemanship programs for people of all ages - children and adults - who have physical, cognitive,...
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Open T.R.A.I.L. Ranch
We provide equine assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges in San Antonio, Boerne, and the surrounding areas.Our riders diagnosis include conditions and special needs such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down’s...
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Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center
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New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy
New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy provides therapeutic horseback riding services for people with a wide variety of disabilities. Our program is designed to bring hope, healing and happiness to our riders through encouraging the horse and human connection.
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ManeGait
At ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, children and adults with disabilities move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of the horse and the dedication of a professional, caring community.
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Learning Together Equestrians
Learning Together Equestrians is a nonprofit organization. The organization consists of a passionate group of members, instructors, and volunteers committed to providing therapeutic horseback riding (hippotherapy), and related educational programs, to children with developmental or physical...
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Joyride Center
JoyRide Center was established in 2009 as a Therapeutic Horsemanship Center with the mission of helping people with different abilities find more joy in life through equine-assisted activities and therapies, along with functional/life skills education. JoyRide Center pursues its mission...
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Jake E's Riding Round Up
Jake E’s Riding Round Up is an Equine Therapy,Christian non-profit healing center offering P.E.A.C.E. – People thru Equines Achieving Courage & Empowerment – located in Kaufman, Texas. The Center was established in memory of founder Jana Ewing’s 3-year-old...
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Galloping Acres
Galloping Acres, LLC offers boarding, leasing, showing, western and hunter Riding lessons, horse sales and training. We also have a Therapeutic Riding Program which is Galloping Acres Foundation that is Co-Sponsored by Hanover County Parks and Recreation.
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Tackfully Teamed Riding Academy, Inc.
The mission of Tackfully Teamed is to provide therapeutic horseback riding and other equine activities to individuals with disabilities, giving them an opportunity to improve their physical, mental, emotional, and social lives. Therapeutic riding gives children and adults with...
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Ridin' High
Ridin' High, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering recreational and therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities. We are in our 25th year of operation. Ridin' High is affiliated with PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic...
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Paradise Ranch
Our mission is to empower persons with special needs to grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually through equestrian and other recreational activities. Paradise Ranch is located approximately 30 miles north of Nashville Tennessee, in a town called Springfield. We started our...
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Paws and Think, Inc.
Paws and Think, Inc. was founded in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) organization to bring the benefits off the human-animal bond to both people and dogs. Our Mission is Improving lives through the power of the human-dog connection. We do this through our Youth-Canine programs, helping at-risk or...
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Animal Assisted Play Therapy
| Contributor(s):: Risë VanFleet, Tracie Faa-Thompson
Animal Assisted Play Therapy™ is the culmination of the authors' combined 75 years of experience working with animals as a part of their therapeutic practice. Professional practitioners, as well as the paraprofessionals who work in tandem with them, will find this book of enormous...
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Maury Magic Riders
Maury Magic Riders is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization offering recreational and therapeutic horseback riding that helps young children through adults with disabilities such as: Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Stroke, Autism, a wide range of learning disorders and also for individuals with...
