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Horsemastership part 2: physical, psychological, educational and social benefits

Horsemastership part 2: physical, psychological, educational and social benefits
Horsemastership part 2: physical, psychological, educational and social benefits
The therapeutic benefits of the horse to humans have existed for years. Although early findings on the benefits of the horse as a therapeutic medium exist the first scientific inquiry into the therapeutic usefulness of the horse did not take place until the mid-19th century. Even today the literature existing on the benefits of horsemastership is lacking. In a previous article, the components of horsemastership were discussed from a therapeutic perspective and the skills and knowledge of the occupational therapist were applied to highlight the potential the occupational therapy profession has to offer this developing field. In this article, the benefits of horsemastership as a therapeutic medium will be discussed and related to the practice of the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy. The contraindications and precautions of horsemastership are also highlighted and discussed.
1741-1645
120-125
Young, R.L.
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Bracher, M.
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Young, R.L.
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Bracher, M.
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Young, R.L. and Bracher, M. (2005) Horsemastership part 2: physical, psychological, educational and social benefits. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 12 (3), 120-125.

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The therapeutic benefits of the horse to humans have existed for years. Although early findings on the benefits of the horse as a therapeutic medium exist the first scientific inquiry into the therapeutic usefulness of the horse did not take place until the mid-19th century. Even today the literature existing on the benefits of horsemastership is lacking. In a previous article, the components of horsemastership were discussed from a therapeutic perspective and the skills and knowledge of the occupational therapist were applied to highlight the potential the occupational therapy profession has to offer this developing field. In this article, the benefits of horsemastership as a therapeutic medium will be discussed and related to the practice of the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy. The contraindications and precautions of horsemastership are also highlighted and discussed.

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Published date: March 2005

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Local EPrints ID: 44147
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/44147
ISSN: 1741-1645
PURE UUID: ad5d533f-5349-493e-b033-fda6b8c7ffb1

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Date deposited: 16 Feb 2007
Last modified: 08 Jan 2022 18:59

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Author: R.L. Young
Author: M. Bracher

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