PŘEDOBJEDNÁVKA : Science-Informed Therapy with Horses: Nature, Ethics, and Right-Brain Attention in Equine-Assisted Therapy – Suzanne E. Court

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What does ethical equine-assisted therapy look like when the horse is considered an active participant rather than simply part of the therapeutic environment?

Science-Informed Therapy with Horses explores equine-assisted practice through the interconnected perspectives of science, ethics, psychology and animal welfare. Suzanne E. Court examines what current research can tell us about working therapeutically with horses while encouraging practitioners to consider the experience of the horse as carefully as the outcomes for the human participant.

The book looks at the development and evidence base of equine-assisted approaches, the relationship between humans, animals and the natural environment, and the challenges involved in researching this complex field.

Particular attention is given to the horse’s perception, emotional experience and welfare. Rather than treating horses as therapeutic tools, the book considers what responsible participation requires from practitioners and how ethical decision-making can become part of everyday practice.

Court also introduces neuroscience and theories of attention to explore how different ways of perceiving and engaging with the world may influence human relationships, emotional regulation and interactions with horses.

A thought-provoking resource for therapists, educators, students and professionals involved in equine-assisted services, as well as readers interested in the intersection of equine welfare, human psychology, neuroscience and ethics.

Product details

Author: Suzanne E. Court
Publisher: Routledge / Taylor & Francis
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 312
Publication date: 14 December 2026
ISBN: 9781041288008
Dimensions: approx. 229 × 152 mm
Status: Pre-order / Not yet published