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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I am a physiotherapist with over 25 years of professional experience and an international expert in Equine-Assisted Services. I currently serve as President of HETI and work across countries in education, professional development, and collaboration within the field. My work is grounded in clinical practice with children and adults, with a strong focus on quality, ethics, and meaningful Equine Assisted Services.
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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What Makes Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical | Evidence & Practice
Explore why Equine Assisted Therapy is a clinical intervention with clear professional rationale, evidence-based criteria and therapeutic standards.
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25+ Years in Equine Assisted Therapy | Professional Lessons
Vera Lantelme-Faisan shares key professional lessons from over 25 years in Equine Assisted Therapy practice, insights and clinical reflections.
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Equine as Sentient Partner in Therapy | Ethics & Respect
Understand why the equine should be recognised as a sentient partner in Equine Assisted Therapy, with ethical and clinical respect at the centre.
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From Riding to Equine Assisted Therapy | Clear Distinctions
Clarifying the distinctions between riding and Equine Assisted Therapy, why this line matters for clinical integrity and professional practice.
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Why Equine Assisted Services Are Not “Just Therapy with Horses”
Equine Assisted Services are often described, especially outside the professional community, as “therapy with horses.” While this phrase may sound accessible, it fundamentally oversimplifies a field that has developed over decades...
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