Equine - Assisted Therapy

SELECTED BOOKS

Engle, B. T. ed. 1997. Rehabilition with the Help of a Horse: A Collection of Studies. Durango, Colorado: Barbara Engle Therapy Services.

Fitzgerald, J. C. and Tebay, J. M. 1998. Hippotherapy and therapeutic riding. Companion Animals in Human Health, 41-58, eds. C. C. Wilson and D. C. Turner. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publishing Co.

Myers, Gene. 1998. Children and Animals: Social development and our connections to other species. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.

NARHA 1998. Understanding Therapeutic Riding. (6/98). NARHA Guide. Denver, CO: Author.

Pearson, E. T. 1997. Effects of equine facilitated therapy on the antisocial behavior of adolescent males. Rehabilitation with the Help of a Horse: A collection of Studies, 177-206, ed. B. T. Engel. Durango, Colorado: Barbara Engle Therapy Services.

Riede, D. 1982. Coordination training through therapeutic riding for spinal disorders. Proceedings of the Fourth International Congress of Therapeutic Riding, Hamburg, Germany. In Aspects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding, eds & trans. D. Riede and J. Allen. Ridgewood, MD: Therapeutic Riding Services, Inc.

Schroeder, K. 1993. The Role of Occupational Therapist in a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Setting. Unpublished master's thesis, Rush University, Chicago, IL.

Telling-Jones, Linda, Taylor, Sybil. 1995. Getting in T touch: Understand and Influence your Horse's Personality. Trafalgar Square Publishing

Zanin, C. 1993. Professional contribution: Occupational therapy. In Developmental Riding Therapy, 55-56, ed. J. Spink. Tucscon, AZ: Therapy Skill Builders.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY
by Paul J. Graham, University of Saskatchewan

All, A.C., G.L. Loving, and L.L. Crane. "Animals, Horseback Riding, and Implications for Rehabilitation Therapy." The Journal of Rehabilitation 65, no. 3 (1999): 49-57.

Anderson, M.K., T.H. Friend, J.W. Evans, and D.M. Bushong. "Behavioral Assessment of Horses in Therapeutic Riding Programs." Applied Animal Behaviour Science 63, no. 1 (1999): 11-24.

Bizub, A.L., A. Joy, and L. Davidson. ""It's Like Being in Another World": Demonstrating the Benefits of Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Individuals with Psychiatric Disability." Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 26, no. 4 (2003): 377-84.

Bowers, M.J., and P.M. MacDonald. "The Effectiveness of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy with at-Risk Adolescents." Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences 15 (2001): 62-76.

Brouillette, M.A. "The Psychological Impact of Equine-Assisted Therapy on Special Education Students."  Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Walden University, 2006.

Burgon, H. "Case Studies of Adults Receiving Horse-Riding Therapy." Anthrozoos 16, no. 3 (2003): 263-76.

Cawley, R., D. Cawley, and K. Retter. "Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Self-Concept in Adolescents with Special Educational Needs." Anthrozoos 7, no. 2 (1994): 129-34.

Christian, J.E. "All Creatures Great and Small: Utilizing Equine-Assisted Therapy to Treat Eating Disorders." Journal of Psychology & Christianity 24, no. 1 (2005): 65-67.

Esbjorn, R.J. "When Horses Heal: A Qualitative Inquiry into Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy." PhD Thesis, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2006.

Ewing, C.A., P.M. MacDonald, M. Taylor, and M.J. Bowers. "Equine-Facilitated Learning for Youths with Severe Emotional Disorders: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study." Child and Youth Care Forum 36, no. 1 (2007): 59-72.

Frame, D.L. "Practices of Therapists Using Equine Facilitated/Assisted Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Adolescents Diagnosed with Depression: A Qualitative Study." PhD Thesis, School of Social Work, New York University, 2006.

Frewin, K., and B. Gardiner. "New Age or Old Sage? A Review of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy." The Australian Journal of Counselling Psychology 6 (2005): 13-17.

Graham, J.R. "An Evaluation of Equine-Assisted Wellness in Those Suffering from Catastrophic Loss and Emotional Fluctuations."  PhD Thesis, Department of Health Promotion and Education, University of Utah, 2007.

Hayden, A.J. "An Exploration of the Experiences of Adolescents Who Participated in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy: A Resiliency Perspective." PhD Thesis, Department of Psychology, Alliant International University, 2005.

Haylock, P.J., and C.A. Cantril. "Healing with Horses: Fostering Recovery from Cancer with Horses as Therapists." EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing 2, no. 3 (2006): 264-68.

Held, C.A. "Horse Girl: An Archetypal Study of Women, Horses, and Trauma Healing." PhD Thesis, Department of Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2006.

Iannone, V.N. "Evaluation of a Vocational and Therapeutic Riding Program for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents." PhD Thesis, Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of America, 2003.

Kaiser, L, L. Spence, A. Lavergne, and K. Bosch. "Can a Week of Therapeutic Riding Make a Difference?  A Pilot Study." Anthrozoos 17, no. 1 (2004): 63-72.

Karol, J. "Applying a Traditional Individual Psychotherapy Model to Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP): Theory and Method." Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry 12, no. 1 (2007): 77-90.

Klontz, B.T., A. Bivens, D. Leinart, and T. Klontz. "The Effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Experiential Therapy: Results of an Open Clinical Trial." Society & Animals 15, no. 3 (2007): 257-67.

Lessick, M., R. Shinaver, K.M. Post, J.E. Rivera, and B. Lemon. "Exploring This Alternative Therapy for Women with Disabilities." AWHONN Lifelines 8, no. 1 (2004): 46-53.

Mandrell, P.M.  Introduction to Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Overview. Xulon Press, 2006.

Massie, C. "Effect of an Equine Facilitated Learning Program on Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders." Undergraduate Thesis Paper, University of Lethbridge, 2005. [Accessed via Google Scholar in MS Word format]

Pauw, J. "Therapeutic Horseback Riding Studies: Problems Experienced by Researchers." Physiotherapy 86, no. 10 (2000): 523-27.

Roberts, F., J. Bradberry, and C. Williams. "Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy Benefits Students and Children." Holistic Nursing Practice 18, no. 1 (2004): 32-35.

Root, A. "Equine-Assisted Therapy: A Healing Arena for Myth and Method."  PhD Thesis, Mythological Studies, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2000.

Rothe, E.Q., B.J. Vega, R.M. Torres, S.M.C. Soler, and R.M.M. Pazos. "From Kids and Horses: Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy for Children." International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology 5, no. 2 (2005): 373-83.

Schultz, P.N., G.A. Remick-Barlow, and L. Robbins. "Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Mental Health Promotion/Intervention Modality for Children Who Have Experienced Intra-Family Violence." Health and Social Care in the Community 15, no. 3 (2007): 265-71.

Taylor, S.M. "Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy: An Emerging Field." Masters Thesis, Clinical Psychology, Saint Michael's College, 2001.

Tsohantaridis, V.A. "Development of the Jewel Equestrian Scale." PhD Thesis, Department of Psychology, George Fox University, 2004.

Vidrine, M., P. Owen-Smith, and P. Faulkner. "Equine-Facilitated Group Psychotherapy: Applications for Therapeutic Vaulting." Issues in Mental Health Nursing 23, no. 6 (2002): 587-603.

Tyler, J.J. "Equine Psychotherapy: Worth More Than Just a Horse Laugh." Women & Therapy 15, no. 3-4 (1994): 139-46.

Trotter, K.S. "The Efficacy of Equine Assisted Group Counseling with at-Risk Children and Adolescents." PhD Thesis, University of North Texas, 2006.