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How Horses Are Helping Children Overcome Speech and Language Disorders

August 21, 2025DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#EQUINE THERAPY, #IN THE NEWSComments Off

Horses aren’t just partners in the arena—they’re also helping children find their voices. A new pilot program in Ohio is showing how equine-assisted therapy can boost confidence and improve speech and language skills for kids with communication challenges. (more…)

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Horses Building Trust

December 14, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#EQUINE THERAPY, #SMARTPAKComments Off

In the fourth episode of the series that follows special horses from around the world, SmartPak introduces us to the horses of Ebony Horsewomen, a group that works to empower youth and guide them toward successful lives through the use of the EAGALA model. (more…)

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Give Back for Special Equestrians

May 1, 2020DeAnn SloanPress Release, Sponsored#EQUINE THERAPY, #OVATION RIDING, #STANDING OVATIONComments Off

Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Give Back for Special Equestrians, and their plea to help therapeutic horseback riding stables during the COVID-19 crisis.

Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Bushman the Therapy Horse

July 5, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#EQUINE THERAPY, #STANDING OVATIONLeave a comment

Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. Today, we recognize Bushman, the “Therapist with Hooves.”

Can Your Horse Benefit from a Therapeutic Saddle Pad? Presented by Draper Therapies

June 20, 2019DeAnn SloanSponsored#EQUINE THERAPY, Draper Therapies, Saddle PadsLeave a comment

Is your horse a good candidate for an equine therapy saddle pad?

#TBT: Why Horses Are a Child Therapist’s Best Friend

August 23, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#EQUINE THERAPY, #TBTLeave a comment

Horses have so many gifts to give. Devin Morrissey elaborates.

Your Turn: The Healing Power of Horses

March 28, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#EQUINE THERAPY, #YOUR TURNLeave a comment

Horses have many gifts to give simply by being in our lives — but horses also have documented healing powers in therapeutic applications as well. Devin Morrissey shares the details.

NYT: Massage, facial, pedicure… equine therapy?

July 25, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#EQUINE THERAPY, #NEWS, #NYTLeave a comment

A New York Times article reports that spas around the country have begun adding horses to their service menu. (more…)