Resources

Equine Assisted Activities (EAA)

Equine assisted activities encompass any activity, mounted or un-mounted, that takes place in the equine environment. Activities include grooming, stall management, shows, parades or demonstrations, and training.

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)

Equine assisted therapy is a goal-directed intervention in which a specially trained equine is an integral part of the treatment process. Equine assisted therapy is directed and provided by a health service professional with expertise and within their scope of practice.

Family and Caregiver Resources

• Parent and caregiver training
• Positioning
• Community resources (child care, WIC, shelter, Medicaid, etc.)
• Equipment needs and letters of medical necessity
• Collaboration with families and other medical, educational, developmental, and rehabilitation specialists

Evaluation and Selection of Clients for Services

Licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists evaluate potential patients and clients, and collaborate closely with the medical doctor to consider precautions or contraindications and the appropriate services to be rendered.

Services Funded and Provided to Eligible Clients

• Evaluation
• Hippotherapy
• Equine assisted activities
• Equine assisted therapy
• Clinical physical therapy
• Clinical occupational therapy
• Family and caregiver training
• Family and caregiver resources

Services Capacity

The number of trained horses, trained volunteers, handlers, and therapists allows for 8–10 individuals to receive hippotherapy and other equine or clinical services per day. Thus, up to 50 children and adults can benefit from a dedicated staff of professionals and trained staff to address impairments that inhibit function.