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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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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European Equine Assisted Therapy Network (EEATN)
Our 2nd meeting was planned for the end of April in St Petersburg, Russia. We had to cancel it due to COVID-19, but we have started to meet online via...
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Why Hippotherapy became Equine Facilitated Therapy?
European Equine Facilitated Therapy Network (EEFTN) is a group of Equine Facilitated Therapy associations and practitioners from all over Europe to bring them together to get an agreement over the terminology,...
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Equine Assisted Therapy in the Czech Republic (2007)
The Czech Republic, with its gorgeous scenery, more than 10.000,000 residents, and 60,000 horses, is known throughout Europe for its excellent rehabilitation facilities and spas. Since 1980, Equine Assisted Therapy...
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