• This book provides an overview of the field of Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning and gives a powerful account of a research study charting the experiences of seven 'at-risk' young people attending a pioneering Therapeutic Horsemanship centre in the UK. The book includes a foreword from Leif Hallberg, author of Walking the Way of the Horse .

    • Introduction

    Pages 1-5

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    • Background to Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning

    Pages 6-34

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    • Young People Considered ‘At Risk’, and Overview of ‘The Yard’ and Methods Used

    Pages 35-82

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    • Development of Self-Confidence and Self-Efficacy, and the Opening Up of ‘Positive Experiences’ and ‘Positive Opportunities’ through Therapeutic Horsemanship

    Pages 83-104

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    • Developing Attachments, Empathy and Trust through Relationships with Horses

    Pages 105-124

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    • The Horse, the Therapeutic Relationship and Other Psychotherapeutic Insights

    Pages 125-153

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    • Horses, Mindfulness and the Natural Environment

    Pages 154-189

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    • Conclusion

    Pages 190-206

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  • Hannah Burgon

    Is a lifelong horsewoman with a PhD on equine-assisted learning/therapy. She is also a qualified social worker and previously worked in youth homelessness and foster care. Hannah is founder and co-director of Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship CIC (www.sironacic.com) and has published a number of papers on the benefits of interaction with horses.

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