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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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.
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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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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