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Southern Alberta ranch uses animal-assisted therapy to support mental health
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
While not new, this form of counseling has grown in popularity. Continue reading
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Kahnawake couple seeks help from community after fire destroys horse barn
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The only survivors were three horses, all rescues, that were used as therapy for visitors Continue reading
Peterborough farm now offering goat yoga
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
“I think its beneficial for people who find yoga intimidating. It is hard to be intimidated with these guys running around.” Continue reading
Peterborough-area farm’s program uses horses to teach leadership skills
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
“Horses really help us see how we present ourselves to the rest of the world.” Continue reading
Whitemud Equine Centre breaks ground on new arena
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
The speaker at the event said Edmonton is one of only four cities in the world with a riding stable like this in the middle of it. Continue reading
Performance dog platoon helps vet with PTSD, trigger from Paris attacks
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
None of his pets are certified PTSD service dogs, but White says they are his lifeline. Continue reading
Feds to fund 2 new studies on equine therapy for veterans
Two organizations dedicated to helping members of the military and their families will receive funding to study the effect of equine therapy for veterans with mental health conditions. Continue reading
Horse trots into hospital: It’s therapy, no joke
Some research has suggested that animal-assisted therapy may reduce pain and blood pressure, and decrease fear and stress in hospitalized children. Continue reading
Equine therapy program treats RCMP officers with PTSD
With suicides among RCMP officers on the rise, Can Praxis is expanding its program at a ranch near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Continue reading
Equine therapy program launched for RCMP members with PTSD
An equine therapy program that has been helping Canadian veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder is expanding its reach to the RCMP. Continue reading