A Survey of Horse Selection, Longevity, and Retirement in Equine-Assisted Services in the United States

Little published information exists on the horses in equine-assisted services (EAS), particularly their selection, longevity, and retirement. The purpose of this study was to characterize horses and procedures used in EAS. A pilot survey was developed using focus group discussions and distributed to...

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Main Authors: Ellen M. Rankins, Carissa L. Wickens, Kenneth H. McKeever, Karyn Malinowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/8/2333