Black Horse Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

08/24/2021

Darryl Fletcher has dreamed of having a Black-owned Atlanta ranch for more than 20 years. He knew the great impact a horse could have on youth, and...

06/26/2021

04/17/2021

BALTIMORE, MD. (WBFF)- The university of Maryland, Baltimore Community Engagement Center is bringing a youth horseback riding program to West Baltimore. In partnership with City Ranch and the University of Maryland BioPark, the groups are offering a free introductory horsemanship program for youth a...

01/31/2021

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jmft.12485?fbclid=IwAR0nag1M_u8-pqPPMKr8MAtUmgHlbLTkqWLGVfNEt-XWpKLCkSNRl__erlY

Many traumatised individuals suffering from deployment related PTSD report severe problems in their relationships. Up until now, the therapeutic interventions used by the German Armed Forces have rar...

01/25/2021

https://www.ocala.com/story/news/2021/01/23/horse-country-new-facility-helps-people-get-stronger/6672422002/

Transformations at Mending Fences is an inpatient mental health and substance abuse facility that just opened in northwest Marion County.

12/12/2020

In the "Saddle Up and Read" program, kids find reading encouragement on a farm.

12/06/2020

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/equine-therapy-brings-peace-to-residents-experiencing-mental-illness-addiction/article_dd503861-9a25-56f4-bb2d-eba60e0d620d.html

Rich McDonald, clinical director for Wasatch Crest Treatment Center, believes horses are intuitive creatures and that they understand just what many of his clients need.

10/26/2020

It's Science Says Sunday!

If you've ever been around horses, chances are you've heard the stereotypes about the different behavior of mares and geldings. This study used the newly developed E-BARQ (Equine Behavior Assessment and Research Questionnaire) to look at these sex-related differences more closely. It is important to understand what riders believe about their horses, as well as what differences there actually are, because an unsubstantiated prejudice towards particular sexes may very well to contribute to increased use of harsh corrections.

In this study of 1233 horse enthusiasts, it was revealed that riders prefer geldings over mares and stallions. Participants also reported on the behavior of their horse, revealing three sex-related behavior differences: Mares were significantly more likely to move away when being caught, whereas geldings were significantly more likely to chew on lead ropes when tied, and to chew on their blankets. However, despite sex-related differences in these three non-ridden behaviors, there was no evidence of any significant sex-related differences in the behaviors of the horses when ridden.

Full text: https://dx.doi.org/10.3390%2Fani10030414

08/28/2020

Life is rarely ever fair. Alzheimer and Dementia patients live a lifetime full of incredible memories, only to have them slowly fade away.

05/26/2020

https://www.treehugger.com/animals/horses-can-identify-and-remember-their-humans.html?fbclid=IwAR1MqZB0KUceVbzAqz2kzXEDpBaI6uPAZwcQ-Dy_9hIOply4kDFVUG164zs

A study shows that horses can select the correct photo of their keepers, even ones they hadn’t seen in six months.