Below are a few resources that expound on the benefits of equine assisted growth and learning.  Though we are not therapists we have seen many of the same results produced in our SPURS program. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ending-addiction-good/201603/children-and-horses-equine-activities-improve-lives

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228793576_Efficacy_of_equine_therapy_Mounting_evidence

https://www.parent.com/the-surprising-way-horses-benefit-kids-emotional-and-social-skills/

https://www.pathintl.org/60-resources/efpl/1029-learn-about-eaat-equine-assisted-learning

​https://parade.com/851678/nicolabridges/the-healing-power-of-horses-how-equine-facilitated-therapy-benefits-veterans-victims-of-abuse-more/

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