Author Věra Lantelme-Faisan

About the author

Věra Lantelme-Faisan is a physiotherapist and international educator specialising in Equine Assisted Therapy. She is the President of HETI – the Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International – and Chair of Svítání Academy of Equine Assisted Services. With more than twenty years of clinical and teaching experience, she works internationally to support education, professional development, and collaboration in the field of Equine Assisted Services.

Positioning on the Equine: Small Details That Change Everything

How does positioning influence outcomes in Equine Assisted Therapy? A clinical reflection on posture, movement, and therapeutic precision.

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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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Equipment in Equine Assisted Services: When It Supports — and When It Replaces Preparation

When does equipment support Equine Assisted Services and when does it replace proper preparation? A professional reflection on safety and clinical reasoning.

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Four-month-old Baby on a Horseback: Is It Too Early?

Can babies benefit from Equine Assisted Therapy? A clinical perspective on early intervention, neuroplasticity, and safety in infants.

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Intensive Equine Assisted Therapy Clinics: Why a Few Days Can Make a Real Difference

Why can intensive Equine Assisted Therapy achieve strong results in a few days? Explore the role of repetition, neuroplasticity, and structured intervention.

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Why I Do Not Use Helmets in My Equine Assisted Physiotherapy Sessions

Are helmets always necessary in Equine Assisted Physiotherapy? A clinical perspective on safety, movement, and therapeutic decision-making.

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Why Physiotherapists Sometimes Need an Equine

Why can equine movement support physiotherapy? A reflection on how Equine Assisted Therapy contributes to postural control and neurological rehabilitation.

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When Equine Assisted Therapy Is Not the Right Choice

When should Equine Assisted Therapy not be applied? A professional reflection on contraindications, safety, and responsible clinical decision-making.

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Balancing Evidence, Experience and Ethics in EAS Practice

How do professionals balance evidence, experience and ethics in Equine Assisted Services? A reflection on responsible and thoughtful practice.

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How Equine Movement Influences the Human Nervous System

Discover why equine movement has such a powerful effect on the human central nervous system and why it is fundamental in Equine Assisted Therapy.

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