Introduction to Equine Assisted Therapy

Did you know that horses have been used for riding for many centuries. That's pretty common knowledge. But did you know that horses have also been used to treat people suffering from various illnesses and psychological challenges dating back to ancient Greek civilization.

Equine assisted psychotherapy is a wonderful adjunct therapy used by mental health professionals and various human service professionals ranging from such diverse fields as justice to education to business to healthcare. This course is intended for you whether you desire to learn more about equine assisted therapy, if you wish to begin practicing in this field or if you are a practitioner wanting to know about alternative options to refer your clients. If you are someone seeking an alternative type of therapy or learning experience, this course may be just what you are looking for so that you can make an informed decision concerning what type of equine therapy makes sense for you.

This course is designed for the beginning learner of equine assisted psychotherapy. Whether you have many or few years of experience in the horse industry or psychotherapy world, this course is intended to provide you with an overview of the equine psychotherapy field specifically in North America. Some of the models presented have been used in Europe, Australia and possibly in other countries as well.

This author has worked and trained within North America.