Whitemud Equine Centre breaks ground on new arena
By Sarah Kraus 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
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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
Animal therapy offers hope for veterans struggling with PTSD
Canadian charities are hoping a wider acceptance of animal therapy becomes one of the keys to helping soldiers with mental health issues and PTSD. Continue reading
Soldier with PTSD settles discrimination complaint against Brandon police
A soldier who served in Afghanistan has settled a human-rights complaint he filed against police in Brandon, Man., after he was escorted out of a bar. Continue reading
Can puppies help you fight cancer? New study hopes to find out
Puppies are man’s best friend, but can they also cure you of your ailments? A groundbreaking study hopes to find out. Continue reading
Therapy dog helps US soldiers deal with post war stress
How a service dog is helping soldiers, as the U.S. Army struggles to address the broad swath of stress disorders brought on by a decade of war. Continue reading
