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Global News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for Canada [Unofficial]3d ago

New equine therapy program to help Nova Scotians with addictions recovery

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11892273/equine-therapy-addictions-nova-scotia/

New equine therapy program to help Nova Scotians with addictions recovery
A new program is using the healing power of horses to help Nova Scotians in their addictions recovery.
#Canada #Equinetherapy
https://globalnews.ca/news/11892273/equine-therapy-addictions-nova-scotia/

Global News 3d ago

New equine therapy program to help Nova Scotians with addictions recovery
A new program is using the healing power of horses to help Nova Scotians in their addictions recovery.
#Canada #Equinetherapy
https://globalnews.ca/news/11892273/equine-therapy-addictions-nova-scotia/

Global News Halifax 3d ago

New equine therapy program to help Nova Scotians with addictions recovery
A new program is using the healing power of horses to help Nova Scotians in their addictions recovery.
#Canada #Equinetherapy
https://globalnews.ca/news/11892273/equine-therapy-addictions-nova-scotia/

Douglas Gantenbein 6d ago

“We can hear them,” she said. “The place has come alive.”

Charlotte finally has her horses. Her barn. Her sign on the wall. Chapter 11 is the moment the dream stops being theoretical and becomes real — hay in the stalls, hooves on the floor, Monarch and Daisy breathing in their new home.

It’s a good day for her. A hard‑earned one.

#Charlotte #Fiction #WritersOfSubstack #NovelSeries #EquineTherapy

https://open.substack.com/pub/charlottethenovel/p/mr-schmidt?r=6v9b6f&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Mr. Schmidt

Chapter 11: Charlotte

Charlotte

Kit Author Jan 16

Horses As Therapy
There's some bills I don't mind paying, and for me that's the horse expenses. I mean after all, I look at what I'm spending and I could either be paying that in copays to a medical system that has shown time and time again that it has failed me (I am in rural Missouri where "we don't treat pain" has turned into "we don't treat bodies in pain for anythi
https://kitauthor.com/horses-as-therapy/
#HorseTalk #EquineTherapy #HorseHealing #horses #MentalHealth #PhysicalTherapy

ScienceOpen Aug 19, 2025

📝✨ 'Preliminary Analysis of the Implementation of Riding in the Moment in Wisconsin: An Adaptive Horseback Riding Program for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers' - a conference abstract from the HHRF 2025 Connect, Learn & Inspire Conference on #ScienceOpen:

🔗 https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.14293/HHRF.25.03.BM

#HHRF2025 #RidingInTheMoment #EquineTherapy #HorsebackTherapy #DementiaCare

Preliminary Analysis of the Implementation of Riding in the Moment in Wisconsin: An Adaptive Horseback Riding Program for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers

Abstract Riding in the Moment (RM) is a community-based, evidence-informed adaptive horseback riding program for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Spanning eight weeks, the program involves horseback riding, grooming, and horse interactions, all within a supportive, safe environment. In 2024, Three Gaits, Inc., an accredited equine-assisted services center in Wisconsin, collaborated with the RM team to implement the program. To build interest and refine the program, a preliminary RM session was held for six dyads during the summer of 2024. This soft launch enabled the Three Gaits team to test a scaled-down version of RM, assess its effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement. The evaluation process was conducted in two phases: pre- and post-implementation. In the pre-implementation phase, before the soft launch, a training workshop in the Spring of 2024 was conducted to prepare staff and volunteers. This workshop, led by a dementia care specialist and our academic team, covered dementia care best practices, RM curriculum, implementation procedures, and evaluation strategies. Post-workshop feedback from workshop participants (staff and volunteers; n=22) indicated high satisfaction with the content, duration, materials, audiovisual aids, and facilitation. Additionally, participants (n=16) strongly agreed that the workshop effectively enhanced their learning through activities and group discussions. In the post-implementation phase, we assessed the soft launch by gathering feedback from staff members (n=5) and volunteers (n=10) involved in RM. They reported enjoying their interactions with participants and observed tangible benefits of RM. However, they also suggested the need for more dementia-related training, better initial integration of volunteers, and additional support from the research team. The insights gained from these evaluations lay a solid groundwork for expanding RM to other locations, promising long-term benefits for equine-assisted services in dementia care. Bios Benazir Meera, PhD Dr. Meera is a postdoctoral research associate working with Dr. Beth Fields in the Geriatric Health Services Research Lab within the Department of Kinesiology at UW-Madison. She obtained her PhD in Kinesiology from the same institution in 2023, specializing in motor control and behavior. Through her research program, she seeks to identify, optimize, test, and disseminate culturally inclusive non-pharmacological interventions for individuals aging with and into disabilities. Currently, she leads and supports various research projects related to equine-assisted services, including " Riding in the MomentTM," a standardized adaptive horseback riding program for older adults with dementia and their caregivers. She is also leading a community-based program for the adoption of a mobile app for adaptive horseback riding for autistic children. Melissa Hiatt Melissa Hiatt is a PhD student also working with Dr. Beth Fields in the Department of Kinesiology, specializing in occupational science. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in equine science and a master’s degree in kinesiology, specializing in adapted physical activity. Melissa is currently a graduate research assistant supporting the Riding in the MomentTM (RM) project. She is also leading a scoping review of the literature on animal-assisted interventions for adults with Down syndrome. This review will inform her future research of adapting RM for adults with Down syndrome and co-occurring dementia.

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ScienceOpen Aug 11, 2025

'Skill and participation enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder through equine therapy using ASTride protocol.' - an article from the #HorsesAndHumans Research Foundation on #ScienceOpen:

🔎 https://www.scienceopen.com/document?vid=8f16850e-9ba3-4c05-8f4e-4b213b1acfbd

#ASTrideProtocol #EquineTherapy #ADHDSupport #OccupationalTherapy

Skill and participation enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder through equine therapy using ASTride protocol.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Attention Skill Training (ASTride) protocol-an Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy (EAOT) intervention-in improving participation, performance skills, and daily function among children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Geekoo Jun 2, 2025

Could a robot ever mirror your emotions like a horse does? Bristol scientists say yes—and it could change therapy forever. #SocialRobots #EmotionalAI #EquineTherapy

https://geekoo.news/how-horses-are-shaping-the-future-of-social-robots/

How Horses Are Shaping the Future of Social Robots | Geekoo

Inspired by therapy horses, researchers propose a new kind of social robot—one that responds not to commands, but to emotional calm.

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wyvernsrose Jan 18, 2025

Locked Up Living Caitriona Lyons; knows horses! (AUDIO) Caitriona is a psychotherapist who practices Equine Therapy (with people): In this episode, David and Naomi meet Caitriona Lyons, a mental health specialist in equine assisted psychotherapy. Caitriona explains that horse-assisted therapy is a form of therapy where horses are used to support people in their mental health journey. The… https://lockedupliving.podbean.com/e/ccaitriona-lyons-knows-horses-caitriona-is-a-psychotherapist-who-practices-equine-therapy-with-people/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon @lockedupliving #EquineTherapy #MentalHealth #HorseTherapy #Psychotherapy #Wellness

Caitriona Lyons; knows horses! (AUDIO) Caitriona is a psychotherapist who practices Equine Therapy (with people) | The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments

In this episode, David and Naomi meet Caitriona Lyons, a mental health specialist in equine assisted psychotherapy. Caitriona explains that horse-assisted therapy is a form of therapy where horses are used to support people in their mental health journey. The therapy is conducted on the ground, and no horse riding experience is needed. The horses help people to get to know themselves better and provide a sense of calm and relaxation. Katrina shares stories of how horses have helped individuals, including children with anger issues and adults in addiction recovery. She also discusses the availability of horse-assisted therapy and recommends turning off the TV and spending time in nature as ways to promote well-being. https://kerryequinetherapiesandcounselling.ie/ https://www.eagala.org/ http://horsesconnect.com/ https://www.equineassistedpsychotherapyireland.com/empty-page