Equine Assisted Activities
Durham
Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Animal Sciences
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
30
CRN: 10875
Special Fees: $40.00
CRN: 10875
Special Fees: $40.00
Comprehensive examination of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies including types of therapeutic riding and its physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits for clients with a variety of disabilities. Topics include hippotherapy, therapeutic riding, equine-facilitated mental health, youth at risk, therapeutic vaulting, carriage driving, equipment needs/modifications, special considerations for selecting and training the therapy horse, and the role of the volunteer therapist and instructor. Students have the opportunity to work with horses and riders in the UNH Therapeutic Riding Program during labs, as well as view other programs on mandatory field trips. Special fee.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Cynthia Burke
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/29/2022 | 12/12/2022 | M | 3:10pm - 6:00pm | BART B134 |
8/29/2022 | 12/12/2022 | W | 6:10pm - 8:00pm | BART B134 |