EQUINE THERAPY COURSE
Understanding its Principals, Methods & Techniques

Open to the Public

Course Text – RIDING HOME – The Power of Horses to Heal
See: www.ridinghome.com                       

Northern Vermont University Distance Learning Program

SUMMER SEMESTER 2018: AUGUST 2, 3, 4, 5 - 2018
NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY (Formerly Johnson State College), Johnson, VT

3 CREDIT, 4-DAY INTENSIVE COURSE
TS: EQUINE THERAPY ~ Section # SOC ~ 4730 ~ NN01
Understanding its Principals, Methods & Techniques

TO REGISTER, FOR HOUSING AND INFORMATION:
CALL: 802-635-1257 or EMAIL: JSC.Registrar@jsc.edu

For more course information contact:
Tim Hayes at: tim@hayesisforhorses.com

Course Description

This course explores the rapidly growing alternative therapeutic field of equine assisted therapy. It will investigate the following topics: general background and history of the field; theories and philosophy behind the field; types of programs that utilize equine therapy and the variety of populations they serve; the science and research behind its efficacy; legal and ethical concerns associated with this field. This course will take an in-depth look at the therapeutic potential of the human-horse relationship and why horses are used as a therapeutic tool for humans. All Students will have the opportunity to work one on one with their own horse.

Students interested in becoming certified and pursuing a future in the field of Equine Therapy will be given all the information, requirements and next steps of action from Good Hope Farm during our 1~Day field trip to their organization. There is a 2~Day horse rental fee of $102.50 per student that will be added by NVU. Completion of this course does not include any professional equine therapy certificate.

Good Hope Farm (aka CHAMP) is a PATH Premier Accredited Center.
PATH Intl. = Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
See: PathIntl.org