Entusiasta, mas sem qualificação nos Serviços Assistidos com Equinos
O entusiasmo não substitui a qualificação. Saiba por que a formação e a segurança são essenciais nos Serviços Assistidos com Equinos e na equoterapia.
Read moreAuthor Věra Lantelme-Faisan
Intensive Equine Assisted Therapy Clinics: Why a Few Days Can Make a Real Difference
Explore intensive Equine Assisted Therapy clinics for children: short, individually adapted sessions, continuity and shared experiences for families.
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When a Child Says No to Equine Assisted Therapy | Vera’s EAS Lens
When a familiar child says no to Equine Assisted Therapy, what happens next? Vera shares her experience of fewer words, calm confidence and a clear start.
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The Silent Load: Why Therapy Equines Shouldn’t Be Called Therapists
In modern discourse, it’s all too easy to conflate our Equine Assisted Services’ majestic equines with the role of “therapists.” Yet the truth is far subtler and more profound. In “The Silent Load: Why Therapy Equines Shouldn’t Be Called Therapists,” we delve into the ethical, biological and relational reasons why using such terminology does more harm than good. Through clear insights and professional perspective, this piece explains how our equine partners serve as compassionate catalysts—not substitutes—for the skilled human practitioners guiding the therapeutic journey.
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Enthusiastic but not yet qualified
Can enthusiasm replace training in Equine Assisted Therapy? A professional reflection on qualifications, standards, safety, and responsibility.
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What I Wish I Had Known Before Working in Equine Assisted Services
What should you know before working in Equine Assisted Services? Vera Lantelme-Faisan shares the practical realities of working with teams, equines, facilities, and running a service.
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What Does a Typical Working Day in Equine Assisted Services Look Like?
What does a typical day in Equine Assisted Services look like? Explore client sessions, equine care, preparation, teamwork, records and daily responsibilities.
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What Can You Actually Do When Equine Assisted Services Barely Exist in Your Country?
Equine Assisted Services barely exist in your country? Learn how to begin responsibly through professional education, local requirements and partnerships.
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Do I Need My Own Centre to Work in Equine Assisted Services?
Do I Need My Own Centre to Work in Equine Assisted Services?
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Do I Need Horse Experience to Work in Equine Assisted Services?
Do you need horse experience to work in Equine Assisted Services? Learn which equine skills matter, why riding alone is not enough and how competence develops.
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