Equine Therapies for Children and AdultsSome charitable organizations that promote equine therapies are listed below.
http://www.armoniaanimal.com/web/node/11 Armonía animal se crea como asociación, sin ánimo de lucro, para estudiar ,investigar y divulgar, todos los beneficios que se puedan obtener de las relaciones con los animales, donde salgan reforzados ambos y convivir en armonía con ellos. Como objetivo principal esta el Art, 4 de los estatutos de la asociación, que dice: "Para el cumplimiento de estos fines, se realizarán las siguientes actividades: labores de concienciación y respeto, cursos de comunicación, terapias asistidas, manejo y conocimiento de los animales, estudios, investigación y divulgación de los beneficios que se pueden obtener de la relación con los animales."Los animales no hablan nuestra lengua, pero sus pensamientos, emociones y sensaciones, se pueden interpretar mediante un proceso con el que comparte conocimiento con el animal
We are a non profit organization called “Armonia Animal” located in Spain and dedicated to help people with disabilities, mainly children. We would like to help more children to take advantage of the work we are currently doing with ponies and build a collaboration network. Margarita Pino
Mission: NARHA changes live by promoting excellence in equine assisted activities. Since 1969 NARHA has provided Equine Assisted Activity and Therapy (EAAT) programs in the United States and Canada. The Equine Facilitated mental Health Association (EFMHA) founded in 1996 provides Equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) for people with psychological issues and mental health needs.
www.eagala.org Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association Vision Statement: EAGALA is dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups around the world by setting the standard of excellence in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Mission Statement: EAGALA provides education, standards, innovation, and support to professionals providing services in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities*, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics athletes who compete in the equestrian events learn to ride, develop sports skills and gain the self-confidence to direct and control a horse.
Mission Statement: We believe in Magic Visions Statement: To achieve national acceptance and respect for the idea that a small pony and a child with disabilities can have a relationship of lasting value
All royalties for Pony Wisdom go to Personal Ponies. Personal Ponies's Michigan Magic sells sock ponies.
www.Bslp.org Black Stallion Literacy Project Purpose: The Black Stallion Literacy Project motivates children toward successful lives by helping them discover the joys of reading and wonders of learning through the magic of live horses and Black Stallion books by Walter Farley Goal: To spark the imagination of first grade students so they will want to learn to read, and motivate fourth grade students so they will know the enjoyment of reading. Mission: Our mission is to provide a safe, cost-effective and reliable mobility alternative for visually impaired people.
Though not equine therapies specifically, Delta has been promoting animal therapies for over thirty years.
Mission: Improving human health through service and therapy animals Goals: Expand awareness of the positive effect animals can have on human health and development. Remove barriers that prevent involvement of animals in everyday life Expand the therapeutic and service role of animals in human health, service, and education.
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