Associations & Resources
Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International AISBL (HETI): HETI’s mission is to facilitate the worldwide collaboration between organizations and individuals whose objectives are philanthropic, scientific and educational in the field of Equine Assisted Services.
- HETI Federation | Horses In Education and Therapy International
- Ethical Guidelines | HETI Federation
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship – PATH International: dedicated to the advancement of professional equine-assisted services by supporting its members and stakeholders through rigorously developed standards, credentialing and education.
Animal Assisted Therapy – Resources: Listing of Animal Assisted Intervention education opportunities & other human-animal bond/animal training information in Canada and elsewhere, University of Saskatchewan & University of Regina, November 2017 – excellent summary of many resources
Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association: excellent resources
- Home (cantra.ca)
- The Horse Portal, University of Guelph: Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association – The Horse Portal
CABI Digital Library: Horse-Equine research – excellent resource materials
The Canadian Foundation for Animal Assisted Support Services:
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association – The Animal Assisted Therapy in Counselling:
- Homepage CCPA – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (ccpa-accp.ca)
- Animal Assisted Therapy in Counselling – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (ccpa-accp.ca)
- AATCChapter_brochure_ENG.pdf (ccpa-accp.ca)
The Community Association for Riders with Disabilities:
Human Research Standards Organization and Standards Council of Canada: A Management System for Animal-Assisted Human Services
EAP, EAL, AAI
16 Ways Equine Assisted Therapy is an Effective Intervention, Horse Canada, March 2019
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Program (EAP): Adult Mental Health & Addictions, Pilot Study, Saskatoon Health Region, McMaster University, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, November 2016
Equine Assisted Learning Riding Program: Leading Thunderbird Lodge, Twisted Wire Ranch, Pilor Study, McMaster University, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, November 2016
Equine Assisted Learning: Buffalo Youth Inhalant Treatment Centre, Pilot Study, McMaster University, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, November 2016
Therapeutic Horsemanship Program: Eagle’s Nest Youth Ranch, Pilot Study, McMaster University, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, November 2016
The Helping Horse: How Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Contributes to the Wellbeing of First Nations Youth in Treatment for Volatile Substance Misuse, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, June 2015
- One-page summary: ACCFCR-One-page-Summary.June-9.2013.pdf (wsimg.com)
Full study: https://handsofchange.org.au/wp-content/uploads/EAL1.pdf
Autism
A Transactional Analysis of Occupational Therapy in an Equine Environment for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, B. Caitlin Peters, Christof Bentele, Wendy Wood, Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin, 2021
Theoretical Development of Equine-assisted Activities and Therapies for Children with Autism: A Systematic Mapping Review: B. Caitlin Peters, Wendy Wood, Susan Hepburn, Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin, 2020
The Impact of an Equine Facilitated Learning Program on Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Phyllis Erdman, Darcy Miller, Sue Jacobson, Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin, 2015
At Risk Youth & Substance Abuse
Engaging disenfranchised youth through an equine assisted activities program: Understanding psychosocial benefits of horse-human interactions, Michael Francis Norwood, Ali Lakhani, Elizabeth Kendall, Simone Fullagar, Annick Maujean, University of Bath, BRILL, Department for Health, Feb. 5, 2020
Sask study on horse therapy shows promising results: Interacting with horses has therapeutic benefits for people undergoing treatment for mental health and addictions, University of Saskatchewan & University of Regina, 2016-11-03
Products for Support and Inspiration in Addressing Substance Abuse, University of Saskatchewan, Office of the Research Chair in Substance Abuse, Colleen Anne Dell, Ph.D. – includes research on equine therapy
- Products_Catalogue__DIGITAL_ONLY.pdf (wsimg.com)
- Colleen Anne Dell – Leading Animal Assisted Intervention Research in Canada (colleendell.com)
PTSD
‘Life-saving’ program helps RCMP officers return to work after trauma (Health and Wellness Series, Part 1), Travis Poland, August 31, 2022
“In fact, an emerging body of scientific evidence indicates that interacting with horses improves health and well-being and can help people with numerous physical and mental health conditions, from children living with motor disabilities to adults grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).”
The Washington Post, March 21, 2022
Human-Animal Interactions – Resources
Applying One Health to the Study of Animal-Assisted Interventions, Darlene Chalmers and Colleen Anne Dell, EcoHealth, International Association for Ecology and Health, 2015
Canadian Therapeutic Riding Associations
- Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association, ON – Home – WETRA
- Asburn, ON – THERAPEUTIC RIDING | WindReach Farm
- Owen Sound, ON – Programs | G.R.A.C.E. Riding (graceriding.ca)
- Warsaw-Peterborough area, ON – PARD Therapeutic Riding – Home
- Victoria (BC) Therapeutic Riding Association – Adaptive Riding | VTRA
- Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities, Langley, BC – Therapeutic Horseback Riding — PRDA
Carleton University Animal Research:
Resident Dog Therapy Dog Program, Pilot Study, Carleton University, Winter 2017
University of Ottawa Animal Research:
Student Academic Success Services & Health Promotion, Therapy Dog Program, Pilot Study, University of Ottawa, March 2016
