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                       

Vermont STATE University Online/Distance Learning Program

3 CREDIT, 4-DAY INTENSIVE COURSE
TS: EQUINE THERAPY
THE SYLLABUS: VSC.instructure.com/courses/50741

TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE:
A. For Non-Matriculated and Non-VSU Students Registration - Go to: Vermontstate.edu/admission/non-matriculated-students/

B. VSU Students Register through their Student Success Advisor if they have any questions. They can also register through the VTSU Portal by selecting the class registration tile.

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 Rhythm of the Rein Farm during our 1~Day field trip to their organization. There is a 2~Day horse rental fee of $150 per student that will be added by VSU. Completion of this course does not include any professional equine therapy certificate.