Integrating Horses into Healing

Integrating Horses into Healing

This comprehensive guide explores the use of horses in equine assisted services (EAS) for therapy, coaching, education, and healing. It brings together perspectives from practitioners, equine professionals, veterinarians, researchers, clients, and industry leaders. The book emphasizes ethical and responsible integration of horses into therapeutic programs while considering equine and practitioner well-being. It also addresses health, sustainability, and organizational practices across nonprofit and for-profit settings.

Key Features:

• Provides a comprehensive introduction to equine assisted services
• Explores therapeutic and coaching applications involving horses
• Brings together perspectives from diverse EAS professionals and experts
• Covers ethical considerations when incorporating equines into therapy
• Emphasizes the physical and emotional well-being of participating horses
• Addresses practitioner and multidisciplinary team well-being
• Discusses the role of veterinarians and equine professionals in EAS programs
• Examines health and sustainability considerations for EAS organizations
• Covers practical issues relevant to nonprofit and for-profit programs
• Serves as a useful resource for practitioners, researchers, students, and equine professionals