therapy horse
Equine-assisted treatment animal
A therapy horse is a horse used in therapeutic settings to help people with physical, emotional, or psychological challenges.
Unlike service horses trained for specific tasks, therapy horses work alongside healthcare professionals in structured programs—helping patients build confidence, develop motor skills, or process trauma.
The related term is equine-assisted therapy: The rehabilitation center uses therapy horses for veterans with PTSD.
- equineOf the horse family
- healingRestoration of health
- healing touchRestorative physical contact
- ridingControlling while mounted
- stableSecure and unchanging
gentle · gentle giant · mane · hooves · barn · rehabilitation · special needs · grooming · trust · calm · quiet strength · saddle · pasture · connection · arena · bond · disabled · stroke
- service animalsservice dog, service animal, guide dog, hearing dog, assistance dog
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Trained canine aiding disabilities
guide dog · seeing-eye dog · therapy dog · hearing dog · emotional support dog
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Battle-trained mount or veteran
workhorse · draft horse · racehorse · bucking bronco · plow horse
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