AEE 437Equine Facilitated Therapy

3 credits · Agricultural and Extension Education · Penn State

Equine Facilitated Therapy uses equine-related activities to contribute positively to the well-being of people with disabilities. AEE 437 / ANSC 437 Equine Facilitated Therapy (3)The primary goal of this course is to acquaint the participant to equine facilitated therapy (therapeutic riding) and to introduce them to individuals who benefit/participate in such programs through lecture, audio-visual media, discussions, program visitation, independent research and via a practicum at a therapeutic riding program. Additionally, this course is designed to introduce the participant to various exceptional characteristics and conditions which may benefit from exposure/participation in equine facilitated therapy and other animal related therapy programs.