Equine-assisted services (EASs) are being increasingly used as complementary
interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, there is limited …

Posttraumatic stress disorder is common among military Veterans. While effective treatments
exist, many Veterans either do not engage in treatment or fail to achieve full remission. Thus …

The field of human-animal interactions and, more specifically, animal-assisted interventions
and equine assisted interactions (equine assisted interactions have significantly evolved …

Human–horse interactions (HHIs) are diverse and prominent in the equine industry.
Stakeholders have an invested interest in making sure that HHIs are humane. Assessment …

Simple Summary Bacterial infections continue to cause ongoing health problems in the
global equine industry, resulting in substantial loss of valuable economic contributions …

Simple Summary Human–horse interaction, such as attachment and bonding behavior, is
particularly important during repeated equine-assisted activities (EAA). This bond needs to …

Simple Summary Most research about Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) has focused on
the benefits on human health. In contrast, very little has been made on the impact of this …

As mental health challenges grow in prevalence within the youth population in the United
States, professionals within the industry are looking to alternative therapeutic approaches …

Stress can impact the health and well-being of animals negatively. Behavioral and
physiological changes, particularly serum cortisol, offer objective and easy-to-use methods …

Research on equine-assisted therapy (EAT) has primarily been centered on human health.
Relatively few studies have addressed the impact of EAT on horses. This study sought to …