Equine therapy

• Meet a N.B. counsellor using horses to help people struggling with their mental health

  A New Brunswick counsellor is using equine-assisted therapy to help her clients.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2021
  
• Animal therapy: Manitoba farm lets horses do the healing

  All of the horses are rescues, working on their own mental health as they assist human clients in their own journeys.

  Health

  Jun 5, 2021
  
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• Equine therapy program for veterans, first responders struggling with lack of funding

  A unique program designed to help war veterans, first responders and health care workers heal from mental trauma like post-traumatic stress is in jeopardy.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2020
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• Equine therapy riders in Edmonton face impacts of COVID-19 restrictions

  An Edmonton family is expressing frustration because their 12-year-old daughter, who has a rare disorder, cannot access the horse therapy she needs.

  Health

  May 9, 2020
• Owner vows to rebuild after Alberta equine therapy barn goes up in flames

  A troubling loss for an equine therapy business in Carstairs: a huge fire destroyed its barn, along with $20,000 worth of tack.

  Features

  Jan 20, 2020
• Warming up for the Calgary Stampede: Ranch hosts horse visits for seniors

  Some seniors in the Calgary area have been enjoying an early chance to get into the Stampede spirit.

  Features

  Jul 2, 2019
• Southern Alberta ranch uses animal-assisted therapy to support mental health

  While not new, this form of counseling has grown in popularity.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2019
• Manitoba riding program teaches youth anti-bullying and problem solving

  The Equine Assisted Learning Programs offered at Sagehill Stables help participants of all ages gain life skills and confidence. A new program launched this summer targets youth bullying.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2018
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• Horses needed for equine therapy program in Lethbridge

  Right now the Lethbridge Theraputic Riding Association has 13 horses to cater to about 50 clients, but 18 is their ideal number - they're looking for more horses.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 19, 2016
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• 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.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2015