The Effects of an Equine Assisted Learning Program for At-risk Adolescent Boys
Author: Tricia Lynette Sann Fortes
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Published: 2007
Total Pages: 112
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Experiences of at risk teenagers participating in an equine assisted learning/therapy program
Author: Peggy Delgadillo
Publisher:
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKReaching for the Reins
Author: Tara Carlsen
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2013-10
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 1491707275
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTara Carlsen wanted to help at-risk students learn without relying on stale, clinical teaching methods. Instead of trying to find solutions in the classroom, the mathematics teacher transplanted failing students from an alternative high school to a horse ranch. There, she encouraged them to reach for the reins, and she witnessed dramatic results. Students who could not relate to their peers or teachers could relate to horses-and suddenly their futures looked a whole lot brighter. Carlsen and her students proceeded to take an inspiring journey, learning the basics of horsemanship through equine-assisted learning-a therapeutic approach to interpersonal development using horse-related activities. After learning the basics, the students taught peers with special needs what they'd learned, drawing upon their own struggles and triumphs to help them achieve success. Punctuated with humor, heartbreak, and hard-won triumph, Reaching for the Reins chronicles the struggles and successes of these students over five years.
The Compassionate Equestrian
Author: Allen Schoen
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Published: 2015-08-17
Total Pages: 442
ISBN-13: 1570767173
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis marvelous book, borne of a unique collaboration between Dr. Allen Schoen—a world-renowned veterinarian and author—and trainer and competitor of many years Susan Gordon, introduces the 25 Principles of Compassionate Equitation. These Principles, conceived by Dr. Schoen and Gordon, are a set of developmental guidelines, encouraging a level of personal awareness that may be enacted not only through the reader's engagement with horses, but can be extended to all humans and sentient beings he or she encounters. The 25 Principles share stories and outline current, peer-reviewed studies that identify and support methods of training, handling, and caring for horses that constitute a safe, healthy, non-stressful, and pain-free environment. Through their Compassionate Equestrian program, the authors encourage all involved in the horse industry to approach training and handling with compassion and a willingness to alleviate suffering. By developing deeper compassion for their own horses, and subsequently, all equines, equestrians transcend their differences in breed preferences, riding disciplines, and training methodologies. This leads to the ability to empathize and connect more closely with the “global collective” of horses and horse people. In doing so, a worldwide community of compassionate equine practitioners and horse owners will emerge, which will not only benefit the horses: People involved with horses are found in many influential segments of society and have the potential to affect wide circles of friends, acquaintances, and co-workers from every walk of life. These are simple changes any horse person can make that can have a vast impact on the horse industry and society as a whole.
Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning with At-Risk Young People
Author: Hannah Burgon
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-04-23
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 1137320877
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides an overview of the field of Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning and gives a powerful account of a research study charting the experiences of seven 'at-risk' young people attending a pioneering Therapeutic Horsemanship centre in the UK. The book includes a foreword from Leif Hallberg, author of Walking the Way of the Horse .
The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy
Author: Leif Hallberg
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-12-06
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 1134793197
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental health professionals interested in incorporating horses in therapy. Extensively researched and citing over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, it examines core issues such as terminology, scope of practice, competency recommendations, horse care ethics, and clinical practice considerations. This book is an essential resource for professionals who wish to use a best-practices approach to equine-assisted therapy.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for At-Risk Youth
Author: Briana L. Perkins
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-12-21
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 9781539611691
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book describes how to facilitate an 8-week Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program for at-risk youth. Volume 1 covers ground work activities that will challenge clients to confront self-esteem, boundaries, and control. This book is intended for mental health professionals trained in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy methods.
"I Just Connect With the Horses"
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Published: 2014
Total Pages: 186
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis study describes the experiences reported by at-risk youth in a four-day, equine assisted learning (EAL) program and evaluates the impact of the program on the youths' social skills and resiliency. A multi-strategy single group pre-test/post-test design was implemented at an EAL facility in Ontario. Two self-report instruments, the Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) and the Resiliency Scales for Children and Adolescents (RSCA), were completed on two occasions: baseline and immediately following participation in EAL. Multiple paired-samples t-tests were computed to determine if there were any changes over time. Two participants were selected for exit interviews on the last day of the program. The results of this work indicated that participation in EAL may positively influence social skills and resiliency development. The self-report scales achieved statistically significant improvement (p
The Effect of Equine Facilitated Learning on Life Skills of Youth At-risk
Author: Kari L. Stock
Publisher:
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 98
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKExploring how Engagement in Equine Therapy is Associated with Emotional and Behavioral Health Outcomes in At-risk Boys in a Residential Facility
Author: Shannon Elaine Ross
Publisher:
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 76
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKEquine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) has emerged as a potentially effective tool in working with at-risk populations. Adolescence research indicates a number of risk factors that influence emotional and behavioral health like family context, early deviancy training, poverty, and dangerous neighborhoods. These risk factors can potentially exacerbate negative outcomes among at-risk youth. In order to combat these risk factors, equine therapy has provided a unique avenue for clients to engage in experiential therapy through interactions between therapist, horse, and client. This research is under-developed because there has been little attempt to explain or test why EFP contributes to behavioral outcomes. Further, although some research has been done with at-risk youth, most evidence has been accumulated by qualitative research with no indication of how variation in clients' engagement contributes to better outcomes. This short-term longitudinal study examined how engagement in equine therapy is associated with changes in emotional and behavioral outcomes among a population of at-risk boys at a residential facility. Also, connection to the horse was assessed to determine the potential mediating influence between engagement and emotional and behavioral outcomes. Our sample consisted of 22 boys at the Tulsa Boys Home (TBH) located in Sand Springs, OK. The boys ranged in age from 11-18 (M=14.91, SD=1.77), with racial backgrounds including White (56.5%), African American (21.7%), Hispanic (4.3%), and Other (13.0%). Results indicated some difference in level of engagement related to age, with younger boys showing more engagement. The duration at TBH also impacted the level of engagement, such that longer stay was related to less engagement. Results indicated a change in emotional and behavioral health, showing decreases in conduct problems, with trend level evidence of decreases in hyperactivity and increases in prosocial behavior over time. Modest evidence suggested that greater engagement was related to greater improvements in hyperactivity and emotional symptoms, as well as an increase in prosocial behavior. Connection to the horse was not found to be a substantial mediator, but future studies would benefit from assessing how connection to the horse impacts change in emotional and behavioral outcomes.
