Recommended Reading
Aduddell, M.M. (2003). Effects of equine assisted psychotherapy on adolescent attitudes and behaviors. Unpublished manuscript. Colorado Christian University.
Bowers, M.J., and P.M. MacDonald. “The Effectiveness of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy with at-Risk Adolescents.” Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences 15 (2001): 62-76.
Bray, B. (2002). Treating adolescents using equine assisted psychotherapy: Effects on self concept, anxiety, and depression. Unpublished Masters Thesis, Whitman College.
Christian, J.E. “All Creatures Great and Small: Utilizing Equine-Assisted Therapy to Treat Eating Disorders.” Journal of Psychology & Christianity 24, no. 1 (2005): 65-67.
Esbjorn, R.J. “When Horses Heal: A Qualitative Inquiry into Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy.” PhD Thesis, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2006.
Ewing, C.A., P.M. MacDonald, M. Taylor, and M.J. Bowers. “Equine-Facilitated Learning for Youths with Severe Emotional Disorders: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study.” Child and Youth Care Forum 36, no. 1 (2007): 59-72.
Frame, D.L. “Practices of Therapists Using Equine Facilitated/Assisted Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Adolescents Diagnosed with Depression: A Qualitative Study.” PhD Thesis, School of Social Work, New York University, 2006.
Frewin, K., and B. Gardiner. “New Age or Old Sage? A Review of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.” The Australian Journal of Counselling Psychology 6 (2005): 13-17.
Graham, J.R. “An Evaluation of Equine-Assisted Wellness in Those Suffering from Catastrophic Loss and Emotional Fluctuations.” PhD Thesis, Department of Health Promotion and Education, University of Utah, 2007.
Hayden, A.J. “An Exploration of the Experiences of Adolescents Who Participated in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy: A Resiliency Perspective.” PhD Thesis, Department of Psychology, Alliant International University, 2005.
Haylock, P.J., and C.A. Cantril. “Healing with Horses: Fostering Recovery from Cancer with Horses as Therapists.” EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing 2, no. 3 (2006): 264-68.
Held, C.A. “Horse Girl: An Archetypal Study of Women, Horses, and Trauma Healing.” PhD Thesis, Department of Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2006.
Karol, J. “Applying a Traditional Individual Psychotherapy Model to Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP): Theory and Method.” Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry 12, no. 1 (2007): 77-90.
Klontz, B.T., A. Bivens, D. Leinart, and T. Klontz. “The Effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Experiential Therapy: Results of an Open Clinical Trial.” Society & Animals 15, no. 3 (2007): 257-67.
Mandrell, P.M. Introduction to Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Overview. Xulon Press, 2006.
Massie, C. “Effect of an Equine Facilitated Learning Program on Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders.” Undergraduate Thesis Paper, University of Lethbridge, 2005. [Accessed via Google Scholar in MS Word format]
Pearson, E. T. 1997. Effects of equine facilitated therapy on the antisocial behavior of adolescent males. Rehabilitation with the Help of a Horse: A collection of Studies, 177-206, ed. B. T. Engel. Durango, Colorado: Barbara Engle Therapy Services.
Roberts, F., J. Bradberry, and C. Williams. “Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy Benefits Students and Children.” Holistic Nursing Practice 18, no. 1 (2004): 32-35.
Root, A. “Equine-Assisted Therapy: A Healing Arena for Myth and Method.” PhD Thesis, Mythological Studies, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2000.
Rothe, E.Q., B.J. Vega, R.M. Torres, S.M.C. Soler, and R.M.M. Pazos. “From Kids and Horses: Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy for Children.” International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology 5, no. 2 (2005): 373-83.
Russell-Martin, L.A. (2006). Equine facilitated couples therapy and Solution Focused couples therapy: A comparative study. Doctorate of Philosophy, Northcentral University.
Shultz, B. (2005). The effects of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy on the psychosocial functioning of at-risk adolescents ages 12-18. Unpublished Masters Thesis. Denver Seminary. Denver, CO.
Schultz, P.N., G.A. Remick-Barlow, and L. Robbins. “Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Mental Health Promotion/Intervention Modality for Children Who Have Experienced Intra-Family Violence.” Health and Social Care in the Community 15, no. 3 (2007): 265-71.
Taylor, S.M. “Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy: An Emerging Field.” Masters Thesis, Clinical Psychology, Saint Michael’s College, 2001.
Tetreault, A. (2006). Horses that heal: The effectiveness of Equine Assisted Growth and Learning on the behavior of students diagnosed with Emotional Disorder. Unpublished Masters Thesis. Governors State University, University Park, IL.
Trotter, K.S. “The Efficacy of Equine Assisted Group Counseling with at-Risk Children and Adolescents.” PhD Thesis, University of North Texas, 2006.
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Tyler, J.J. “Equine Psychotherapy: Worth More Than Just a Horse Laugh.” Women & Therapy 15, no. 3-4 (1994): 139-46.