Objective Equine-assisted therapies, such as therapeutic riding and hippotherapy, are
believed to have positive physical and emotional effects in individuals with neuromotor …

Objective: To summarize the physical benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and
hippotherapy and suggest directions for future research. Methods: Review of databases for …

Aims A concept analysis was conducted to clarify the attributes, antecedents and meaning of
equine‐assisted therapy and present an operational definition. Design Concept analysis …

Purpose Comprehensively and systematically map peer-reviewed studies of hippotherapy
published over 30 years, from 1980 through 2018, from the perspective of a phased …

Objective Equine-assisted interventions (EAI) can improve a variety of health problems in
older adults and thus promote their well-being. This systematic review aimed to synthesize …

Background Animal‐assisted therapy (AAT) can ameliorate diverse health problems in older
adults. However, applications of AAT have been limited because of the lack of intervention …

The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical
methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental …

Research aim To compare equine-assisted therapy to exercise education on pain, range of
motion, and quality of life in adults and older adults with arthritis. Background Quality of life …

Background and objectives: Chronic pain is a complex global public health problem that
affects the health status, quality of life, activities of daily living, and different work-related …

Objective To provide an up-to-date research analysis on equine-assisted therapies and
horse riding simulation exercise in older adults, and to suggest future directions in clinical …