Research & Resources
Terminology
Leaders and stakeholders in equine-assisted services conducted a consensus-building process regarding terminology to define the diverse services. This resulted in a paper published in a peer-reviewed journal. Learn more about this process and its results recommending optimal terminology for services incorporating horses.
Research
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.