Key Aspects within the Field of Equine Assisted Services

DOI: https://doi.org/10.58862/UQYE6992

Author: Gisela Heimsath-Rhodes, Sanna Mattila-Rautiainen, Marilyn Sokolof, Alexandria Stergiou

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Presenting an illustrated overview of the interface between categories of Equine Assisted Services (EAS), this article clarifies the key aspects as they relate to the service providers, service users and equines within the specific categories within EAS. The infographic was created during the Erasmus + project 2019-1-FI01-KA202-060805 between international organisations associated with HETI. The methodology to create the infographic was through discussion and brainstorming the ideas how to visualize Best Practice in EAS for everybody in a comprehensible way. The infographic is divided into four main EAS categories (Psychology, Education, Medicine, Sport). The verbal presentation added to the infographic includes examples for each category, taking into account the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Visual demonstration and descriptive examples clarify the differences and overlaps of the key aspects within the EAS categories. The infographic and verbal presentation provide transparency within the field of EAS and contribute to increased professionalism.