Can horses help children heal from trauma?
- On June 24, the Rotary Club of Singapore partnered with Equal-Ark to launch a virtual reality equine-assisted learning program for children with trauma.
- This initiative came amid rising childhood mental health issues and aims to prepare children for real horse interactions that can be intimidating or triggering.
- The program, called "At Home with Horses," allows children to virtually touch and hear a horse’s heartbeat under a trainer's guidance before physical contact.
- Mr. Low Kee Hong stated, "The horse's calmness is a calmness to the child," highlighting that calming effects on traumatized children initiate restoration.
- Researchers urge professional bodies to establish clearer guidelines and funding to expand equine-assisted therapy's accessible and ethical use for vulnerable youth.
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Central Pa. riding association seeks volunteer help for lessons and animal care
Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association Inc. (CATRA) seeks adult and youth volunteers to help with its summer therapeutic horseback riding sessions, animal care and other tasks. Volunteers with horse experience are appreciated, but experience is not required to assist with lessons.
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