Tag: Equines

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 Qualifications Do I Really Need to Work in Equine Assisted Services?

What qualifications do you need to work in Equine Assisted Services? Vera Lantelme-Faisan explains professional roles, specialist education and scope of practice.

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Do I Need My Own Horse to Work in Equine Assisted Services?

You do not need to own a horse to work in Equine Assisted Services. Věra Lantelme-Faisan explains the practical options and responsibilities involved.

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Leading the Equine: A Skill We Often Underestimate

Leading the equine is more than a basic skill. Explore its impact on safety, equine welfare, communication, and professional practice in EAS.

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Assisted Sitting Position: Why Are We Still Doing This?

Is the assisted sitting position still justified in Equine Assisted Therapy? A clinical perspective on positioning, safety, and therapeutic effectiveness.

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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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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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