Horses and Humans  Research  Foundation
News and Updates   · 
   Edition Two, 2018


RESEARCH GRANT AWARDED TO TEMPLE GRANDIN EQUINE CENTER, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Wendy Wood, the Co-PI, and Dr. B. Caitlin Peters.
Horses and Humans Research Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to theTemple Grandin Equine Center, Colorado State University, for 'The Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Manualized Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy Intervention for Children with Autism.' This research study is actually phase two of a comprehensive four phase study that tracks not only the effects of equine-assisted occupational therapy for children with autism, but also the feasibility of the intervention and the retention and impact of results. Principal Investigator, Dr. B. Caitlin Peters, stated that ideally the final long term results will be to disseminate an intervention manual allowing occupational therapists at riding centers across the globe to easily provide an evidence-based intervention to children with autism.



THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING AS A COMPLEMENTARY INTERVENTION FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS WITH PTSD

This research project investigating therapeutic riding for veterans, conducted by principle investigator Dr. Beth Lanning of Baylor University, was recently published in Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin. The study was funded by the Horses and Humans Research Foundation.  The research found that the participating veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder were less anxious and depressed and had an improved quality of life after an eight-week therapeutic horseback riding program.  Data revealed clinically significant improvements in depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms in the veterans who participated in the therapeutic riding program compared to those who did not participate. 

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FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT'S DESK    

Each year, the Horses & Humans Research Foundation Board gathers at a new location around North America to discuss the Foundation's important mission and strategic plan, as well as visit with a local facility or group involved in equine-facilitated therapy practice and advances. On October 12-14, 2018, the HHRF Board held its annual in-person Board meeting in Baltimore, MD and were joined by board members from as far away as British Columbia (Evelyn McKelvie, C.E.C.). While in Baltimore, the Board participated in a session to learn of the importance of planned giving and the various tax-wise methods for giving philanthropic support to nonprofit organizations. HHRF's Executive Director, Ken Boyden, Esquire, presented examples of gifts of real estate, appreciated securities (stock), and the methods by which gifts can be accepted by HHRF while also providing a stream of income to the donor for life (e.g. Charitable Gift Annuities).
While also meeting in Baltimore, the Board was hosted for a highly enjoyable reception at the spectacular Maryland Therapeutic Riding Center in Crownsville, MD. Thanks to the great folks at MTR for their warm hospitality and valuable commitment to the field.
HHRF is always seeking dedicated, committed new Board members. If you are interested in being considered for nomination to the HHRF Board, please contact Ken Boyden, Esquire at  ken.boyden@horsesandhumans.org

C. Mike Tomlinson
President, Board of Directors

YOU make it happen 

Many of us in the EAAT field intuitively know that equine activities of all kinds have huge impact on center participants and clients.  But strategically we also know our intuitions are not enough.  Imagine how the field will advance when science clearly defines benefits in terms doctors, families and funders can understand. Imagine the response when successful interventions are manualized so that every clinician and instructor is providing standardized interventions, so that every participant is receiving optimal services. Imagine how that will affect funding sources and program accessibility.  Continued research CAN achieve all of that!  Research requires funding.  Please tell us with your gift of any amount, large or small, that you care about research behind EAAT, and that you believe in what HHRF is doing!


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C. Mike Tomlinson, DVM, MBA, President
Ann Alden, MA, V. President
Pam Cusick, MA, V. President
Patricia Ochman, B.C.L., LL.B, Secretary
Sally Lehnhardt, Treasurer
Evelyn McKelvie, C.E.C.

Molly Sweeney, Emerita Status
Ken Boyden, JD, EdD, Executive Director (nonvoting)




Allan Hamilton, MD
Philip Tedeschi, MSSW, LCSW




Heather Ajzenman, OTD, OTR/L
Heidi Banse, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LA)
Margaret Bass, PhD
Susan Brenneman, PT, PhD
Virginia Buechne r-Maxwell, DVM
Renee Casady, PT,MS,HPCS
Pam Cusick, MA
Lydia Donaldson, VMD, PhD, Diplomate ACVAA
Manon Dontje, PhD
Erica Jex Gergely, PhD
Judith Gibbons, PhD
Erin Grogan, PhD
Paul Haefner, PhD
Victoria Haehl, PhD
Carolyn Hammer, DVM, PhD
Donna Latella, EdD, OTR/
Laura Lubbers, PhD
Karyn Malinowski, PhD
Arieahn Matamonasa, PhD
Nancy McGibbon, MS, PT, HPCS
Megan Kiely Mueller, PhD
Pamela Mitchell, PhD
Tim Shurtleff, OTD, OTR/L
Deborah Silkwood-Sherer,  
DHS,PT, HPCS
Clare Thomas-Pino
Maureen Vidrine, DNP, APRN-PMH. BC
Leslie Williams, DVM, MPH, DACVA
Wendy Wood ,  PhD, OTR, FAOTA