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Equine Therapy
Advisor(s)
Kevin Kusy; Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Discipline
Business
Start Date
21-4-2021 9:10 AM
End Date
21-4-2021 9:25 AM
Abstract
Equine therapy is the form of therapy that utilizes equestrian mammals to aid in a being’s physical, emotional, and mental development. Historically, the treatment improves and enhances the cognitive development of humans diagnosed with mental illnesses such as autism, cerebral palsy, and behavioral issues, among various mental health issues. Usually, individuals, especially ones that are not as far along in their growing process, are prescribed equestrian therapy. The actual horse can be identified as a point of interest to catch the attention of children, which in turn will make them more prone and open to accepting the otherwise difficult to digest physical and speech therapy. Once children begin riding the equine mammal, the resulting effects are excellent. Initially, children will start to recognize the social behaviors of the animal, resulting in a connection of trust. Moreover, setting challenges for the children to accomplish by leading the horse allows them to become comfortable in new scenarios while also helping them to harbor a sense of responsibility. This review aims to delve into the intricacies of equine therapy, and by additionally using eyewitness accounts and therapists’ interviews, the belief that these findings will present an overarching view of the treatments becomes solidified.
Equine Therapy
Equine therapy is the form of therapy that utilizes equestrian mammals to aid in a being’s physical, emotional, and mental development. Historically, the treatment improves and enhances the cognitive development of humans diagnosed with mental illnesses such as autism, cerebral palsy, and behavioral issues, among various mental health issues. Usually, individuals, especially ones that are not as far along in their growing process, are prescribed equestrian therapy. The actual horse can be identified as a point of interest to catch the attention of children, which in turn will make them more prone and open to accepting the otherwise difficult to digest physical and speech therapy. Once children begin riding the equine mammal, the resulting effects are excellent. Initially, children will start to recognize the social behaviors of the animal, resulting in a connection of trust. Moreover, setting challenges for the children to accomplish by leading the horse allows them to become comfortable in new scenarios while also helping them to harbor a sense of responsibility. This review aims to delve into the intricacies of equine therapy, and by additionally using eyewitness accounts and therapists’ interviews, the belief that these findings will present an overarching view of the treatments becomes solidified.