Tag: hippotherapy

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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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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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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