There is a growing evidence-base for the impact horses have on mental health and well-being. HMH is pleased to provide a summary of peer-reviewed research supporting the benefit horses have for mental health and well-being. Click the button below to read / download reference lists by population and abstracts. Thank you to Nerds for Herds for compiling this resource.
Explore the resources below to understand the proper terminology for services that incorporate horses to benefit people. Using clear, accurate language is essential to:
Leaders and industry stakeholders came together to conduct a consensus-building process to establish clear and consistent terminology for the diverse services incorporating horses. This work resulted in a peer-reviewed published paper defining optimal terminology to support practitioners, consumers, researchers, and funders.
Watch this insightful webinar presented by Nina Ekholm Fry and Lynn Thomas for the APA Human-Animal Interaction Section, titled: “Horses in Therapy Services: Updates to Terminology and Concepts in the United States.”
