This study offered evidence that a non-pharmacological approach, equine-assisted activities program (EAAP), provided safe and largely enjoyable opportunities to long-term care residents with dementia. Furthermore, these opportunities appeared to help residents tap into and use a wide range of their existing capacities, interact intentionally with people and horses, and engage in more complex, multilayered activities […]

Since 2006, medical students at Stanford University have been working with horses to develop a greater Since 2006, medical students at Stanford University have been working with horses to develop a greater

The study measures the workshop's effect on the participants' stress levels, their quality of sleep and their ability to relate to and communicate with others.

The small pilot study, which appears in the journal Anthrooös, suggests that equine therapy—a treatment used today for children and teens who have emotional and developmental disorders—could work for adults, too.

EQUAL was the winner of the Solidarity Award at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, the world EQUAL was the winner of the Solidarity Award at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, the world

Researchers have determined that spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia. It also reported 25% improvement in Modified Nursing Home Problem Behaviour Scale. Read More