Background to Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning

Abstract

TH and EAT/L are interventions where therapists, social workers, teachers and other related professionals employ horses for therapeutic and/or learning benefit with young people and adults with a range of psychosocial issues. Improvements are reported in mental health and physical health, in addition to behavioural change and educational and learning opportunities. Alongside EAT/L, horses are starting to be utilised in the self-development and business leadership field in the UK. Here the emphasis is on personal growth and team-building for the purpose of achieving more effective skills and success in the corporate environment (e.g. see www.egld.eu and www.leadchange.com).