Equine-assisted therapy

Research to Assess Impact of Equine-Assisted Services on Trauma Survivors

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Pet Partners today announced new funding for a research project to investigate the health and wellbeing benefits of equine-assisted services (EAS) for survivors of trauma and the horses in the program. This grant of $55,212.30 was awarded to a team of researchers at The Ohio State University led by Kimberly Cole, Extension equine specialist and professor of animal sciences.

Key Points: 
  • This research will not only inform health providers on strategies to better care for trauma survivors, but it will also provide first-of-its-kind data on the wellbeing of the horses involved.
  • "Pet Partners is thrilled to support this study on the healing influence of equine-assisted therapy for survivors of trauma," said C. Annie Peters, president & CEO of Pet Partners.
  • "Understanding the impact of EAS on not only the trauma survivors, but also on the participating horses represents an important contribution to the field of human-animal interaction research."
  • "HABRI is proud to join with Pet Partners to support research that will advance our understanding of the mutually-beneficial human-animal bond."

STELLA McCartney and Chopra Foundation Launch Healing Power of Horses Campaign

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stella McCartney and Chopra Foundation have joined forces to spotlight the Healing Power of Horses – supporting the next generation's mental health, inspired by the British brand's Winter 2023 'Horse Power' campaign.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stella McCartney and Chopra Foundation have joined forces to spotlight the Healing Power of Horses – supporting the next generation's mental health, inspired by the British brand's Winter 2023 'Horse Power' campaign.
  • The Healing Power of Horses storytelling centres on two conversations; one between Stella and Deepak Chopra captured at the Operation Centaur equine therapy centre in London.
  • "I am excited about this collaboration and how equine therapy melds with the visionary worlds of Stella McCartney, Deepak Chopra, and the Chopra Foundation.
  • I am looking forward to building a long-term partnership with Stella McCartney and her team to transform wellbeing," said Deepak Chopra.

WellCare of Kentucky Held Fourth Annual Community Health Champions Awards, Recognizing Individuals Helping to Support Healthy Communities Across the Commonwealth

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Kentucky, a prominent statewide provider of Medicaid managed care services, hosted its fourth annual Community Health Champions Awards on Wednesday, September 20, at Churchill Downs to honor individuals and organizations that have played a pivotal role in removing healthcare barriers, improving outcomes and supporting community wellbeing throughout the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • "That is why I am so grateful for the work of this year's Community Health Champions.
  • Thank you to WellCare of Kentucky for continuing to recognize those who go above and beyond in helping their neighbors."
  • "I see our Community Health Champions as examples of the best of Kentucky," said WellCare of Kentucky Plan President, Corey Ewing.
  • The 2023 Regional Community Health Champions included:
    Riley is an inspiring Community Health Worker for Kentucky Care.

Oxford Treatment Center at Forefront of Equine-Assisted Therapy Research for Addiction

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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After obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Holtcamp continued and expanded her research in equine-assisted therapy.

Key Points: 
  • After obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Holtcamp continued and expanded her research in equine-assisted therapy.
  • She and her research group, Dogwood Wellness Group, with the cooperation of Mississippi State University and Oxford Treatment Center, have now spent more than five years conducting quantitative research on the efficacy of equine-assisted therapy.
  • “My ultimate goal is to change the perception many have of this form of therapy, because like the stigma associated with addiction, it is unwarranted.
  • When done correctly, this treatment method is effective, and with the help of Oxford, we will continue to collect the research to back that up.”

Shared horse and human burials show how deeply the vikings cared for their animal companions

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Archeological evidence exists to suggest that the vikings held their own animals in high – even intimate – regard, taking them with them on voyages.

Key Points: 
  • Archeological evidence exists to suggest that the vikings held their own animals in high – even intimate – regard, taking them with them on voyages.
  • But these findings suggest that the depth of the relationships viking-age people had with animals have been dramatically underrepresented.
  • Why has it taken so long for researchers to realise that these humans and animals sustained deep, complex, emotional and mutually enriching relationships?

Horses in human graves

    • Horses have special relationships with their riders, as both have to learn to work with each other.
    • In Norse poetry (some of which links to the viking age) horses were a vital part of warrior identities.
    • At Trekroner-Grydehøj in Sjælland, Denmark, a woman was buried with a horse next to her, one leg partially overlapping with the human body (above).
    • Something about this human and this horse meant such an intimate arrangement was appropriate.
    • We believe that, among other rituals, horses appear to have been vital participants in the processes and practices of funerals.

Good to die with, good to live with

    • It’s interesting then, that there is a repeated insistence in Norse poetry and medieval sagas that young men should practise horse grooming and training.
    • Horses are considered partners in farming and often even members of families in these texts.
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    • Keith Ruiter receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (grant 756- 2021-0499) and Berit Wallenbergs Stiftelse (grant BWS 2022.0040).

Phase One of Atlanta's Chastain Horse Park $9 Million Expansion Completed JUNE 15, 2023

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Chastain Horse Park (CHP) has completed its first phase of a $9 Million expansion on time and on budget.

Key Points: 
  • Chastain Horse Park (CHP) has completed its first phase of a $9 Million expansion on time and on budget.
  • This phase of construction includes a new Community Barn supporting CHP's Boarder Program complete with a covered practice arena.
  • Executive Director Trish Gross said, "We look forward to this next phase and the completion of the THC which is critical to expansion of our nationally recognized Therapeutic Riding Program.
  • Adams Studio, Macallan Construction, and Grovestreet Partners who have gone above and beyond in making this phase of the project successful.

Child Abuse Prevention Non-Profit Saddles Up for 19th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to eliminating child abuse, will host its 19th annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala on February 18, 2023, at The Phoenician, in Scottsdale.

Key Points: 
  • Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to eliminating child abuse, will host its 19th annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala on February 18, 2023, at The Phoenician, in Scottsdale.
  • Grammy-award winner Clint Black is the headline entertainment for the gala, which will be emceed by television personalities Melissa Peterman and Rex Linn.
  • “We’ve always been a bit ‘country’ at Childhelp,” explained Childhelp co-founder and CEO Sara O’Meara about the night’s theme.
  • So giddy up and give!”
    Childhelp reaches tens of thousands of Arizona children and families each year through the Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona; its prevention education program, Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe; its international child abuse helpline, the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD; childhelphotline.org); and other Childhelp programs and services, which serve children and families nationwide.

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program: Female leadership reigns as new executive director Kaitlyn Siewert leads expansion into dedicated services for Veterans, displaced youth, seniors and individuals in recovery

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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FALLBROOK, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The REINS board of directors announces today that Kaitlyn Siewert will succeed Debbie Shinner as the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program.

Key Points: 
  • FALLBROOK, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The REINS board of directors announces today that Kaitlyn Siewert will succeed Debbie Shinner as the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program.
  • Dedicating her career to serving the disabled community, Siewert brings twenty years of experience as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Program Director at REINS , and PATH International California State Chair.
  • Most recently in her role as Program Director, Siewert led the organization to receiving PATH International's Premier Accreditation status.
  • Siewert has also been spearheading the REINS expansion into Equine Assisted Services for Veterans, displaced youth, seniors and individuals in recovery.

AffiniPay Expands Executive Team with Catherine Dawson as General Counsel

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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AffiniPay , a leading SaaS for professionals, announced last week that Catherine Dawson will join the companys executive team and serve as General Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • AffiniPay , a leading SaaS for professionals, announced last week that Catherine Dawson will join the companys executive team and serve as General Counsel.
  • Catherine Dawson brings over 20 years of experience as an attorney, focusing on data privacy, cybersecurity, and mergers and acquisitions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115005704/en/
    AffiniPay Expands Executive Team with Catherine Dawson as General Counsel (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are excited to have Catherine Dawson join our AffiniPay executive team, said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer at AffiniPay.
  • For more information about Catherine Dawson and the rest of AffiniPays executive team, visit affinipay.com.

Record Demand for Atlanta Therapeutic Horsemanship Drives Chastain Horse Park $9 Million Expansion

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a 46% increase in demand for therapeutic riding sessions last year, Chastain Horse Park (CHP) is planning for exponential growth within its therapeutic programs. This will translate to more than 5,000 sessions in 2022, 36% of which will be subsidized by non-profit CHP and its partners. To double impact of the program, the new facility will enable the campus to shift its focus from individual to group sessions and broaden its community outreach to include additional underserved and at-risk individuals. It is one of only two remaining urban horse parks in the U.S. and is Premier Accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International.

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  • of Parks & Recreation
    ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a 46% increase in demand for therapeutic riding sessions last year, Chastain Horse Park (CHP) is planning for exponential growth within its therapeutic programs.
  • It is one of only two remaining urban horse parks in the U.S. and is Premier Accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International.
  • CHP is in Chastain Park, a City of Atlanta Park campus offering baseball and football fields, a golf course, a pool, tennis courts, and walking paths.
  • Gross believes a new therapeutic horsemanship center, including clinical and educational spaces, could inspire healthcare professionals to embrace the role of the horse in therapeutic services.