GREAT ist bestrebt, eine gute Übersicht zur aktuellen internationalen Literatur zur Pferdegestützten Therapie und Pädagogik zur Verfügung zu stellen:

Wissenschaftliche Literatur

zu Pferdegestützten Interventionen

All, Anita C.; Loving, Gary L.; Crane, Laura Lee (1999): Animals, Horseback Riding, and Implications for Rehabilitation Therapy. In: Journal of Rehabilitation, Jg. Jul-Sept., H. Vol. 65 Issue 3, S. 49–57.

Anderson, M. K.; Friend, T. H.; Evans, J. W.; Bushong, D. M. (1999): Behavioral assessment of horses in therapeutic riding programs. In: Applied Animal Behavior Science, Jg. 63, S. 11–24.

Bachi, Keren; Terkel, Joseph; Teichman, Meir (2011): Equine-facilitated psychotherapy for at-risk adolescents: The influence on self-image,self-control and trust. In: Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Abstract hier online verfügbar. Zuletzt geprüft am 30.10.2012.

Baldwin, A. et al. (2018): Effects of a Form of Equine-Facilitated Learning on Heart Rate Variability, Immune Function, and Self-Esteem in Older Adults. In: People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice. Vol. 1 Issue 1. Hier online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 05.09.2018.

Bass, Margaret M.; Duchowny, Catherine A.; Llabre, Maria M. (2009): The Effect of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Social Functioning in Children wih Autism. In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 9, 1261-7. Abstract hier online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.12.

Bates, Anne (2002): Of Patients Horses – Equine-facilitated Psychotherapy. In: Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, H. 40 (5), S. 16–19.

Batt, Sarah (2009): Human attitudes towards animals in relation to species similarity to humans: a multivariate approach. In: Bioscience Horizons, 2, 2. Online verfügbar. Zuletzt geprüft am 01.12.2016.

Beetz, Andrea; Kotrschal, Kurt; Uvnäs-Moberg, Kerstin; Julius, Henry (2011): Basic neurobiological and psychological mechanisms underlying therapeutic effects of Equine Assisted Activities (EAA/T). Public Report von Horses and Humans Foundation. Online verfügbar. Zuletzt geprüft am 04.04.2018.

Benda, William; McGibbon, Nancy; Grant, Kathryn L.: Improvments in Muscel Symmetry in Children with Cerebral Palsy After Equine-Assistes Therapy (Hippotherapy). In: Journal of alternative and complementary Medicine, H. Vol. 9, No. 6, S. 817–825.

Benjamin, J. Brown O. (2008): Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy Without Borders – An International Perspective. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Bizub Anne L.; Joy, A.; Davidson, L. (2003): „It´s like being in another world“: demonstrating the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with psychiatric disability. In: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, H. 26 (4), S. 377–384.

Borgi, Marta; Cirulli, Francesca (2016); Pet Face: Mechanisms Underying Human-Animal Relationships. In: Frontiers in Psychology. 7, 298. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 01.12.2016.

Borgi, Marta; Loliva, Dafne; Cerino, Stefania; Chiarotti, Flavia; Venerosi, Aldina; Bramini, Maria; Nonnis, Enrico; Marcelli, Marco; Vinti, Claudia; De Santis, Chiara; Bisacco, Francesca; Fagerlie, Monica; Frascarelli, Massimo; Cirulli, Francesca: Effectiveness of a Standardized Equine-Assisted Therapy Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In: Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. July 2015.

Bowers, M. J.; MacDonald, P. M. (2001): The effectiveness of equine-facilitated psychotherapy with at-risk adolescents: A pilot study. In: Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, H. 15, S. 62–76.

Breiter, A. Hein B. (1994): Therapeutisches Reiten mit akut psychisch kranken Menschen in einer Klinik für Psychiatrie und Neurologie. Herausgegeben von DKThR.

Buck, Wendi: Therapeutic Riding for Children with emotional or behavioral disorders; Recommendations for Research. In: Scientific & Educational Journal, H. 7, S. 76–83.

Burgon, Hannah: Case study of a group of adults users of a mental health team receiving riding therapy. In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, Jg. 2002, S. 55–68.

Burgon, Hannah (2003): case studies of adults receiving horse-riding therapy. In: Anthrozoos, H. 16 (3), S. 263–276.

Burton, Gay: Use of Hippotherapy with children who have cerebral palsy. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Button, S. (2010): The effects of therapeutic horseback riding on classroom attention of special education students. Dissertation, Northern Illinois University. Abstract online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.12.

Cantin, A.; Marshall-Lucette, S. (2011): Examining the Literature on the Efficacy of Equine Assisted Therapy for People with Mental Health and Behavioural Disorders. In: Mental Health and Leraning Disabilities Research and Practice, S. 51-61. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.2017.

Carlsson, C., Ranta D.N., Traeen, B. (2014): Equine assisted social work as a mean for authentic relations between clients and stuff. In: Human- Animal Interaction Bulletin, Vol.2, No.1, 19-38

Carlsson, J. et al. (2017): A healing relationship: Clients’ experiences of the long-term relational significance of the horse in horse assisted psychotherapy. In: European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling. Abstract hier online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 05.09.2018.

Cawley, Roger; Cawley, Doreen; Retter, Kirsten: Therapeutic horseback riding and self-concept in adolescents with special educational needs. In: Antrozoös, Jg. 1994, H. Vol VII (2), S. 129-134(6).

Cerulli Claudia, Minganti Carlo, De Santis Chiara, Tranchita Eliana, Quaranta Federico, and Parisi Attilio. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. August 2014, 20(8): 623-629.

Christian, Jo Ellen: All Creatures Great and Small – Utilizing Equine-Assisted Therapy to Treat Eating Disorders. In: Journal of Psychology and Christianity, Jg. 2005, H. 24 (1), S. 65–67.

Clayton, Hilary M.; Kaiser, LeeAnn J.; Pue, Bonnie de; Kaiser, Lana (2011): Center-of-Pressure Movements During Equine-Assisted Activities. In: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Jg. 65, H. 2, S. 211–216. Online verfügbar. Zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Copeland Fitzpatrick, J.; Tebay, J. M. (1998): Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding. An international Review. In: Wilson, C. C. and Turner D. C. eds (Hg.): Companion animals in human health. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publication, S. 41–58.

Cumella, Edward J.; Simspon S. : Efficacy of Equine Therapy: Mounting Evidence. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.2017.

Cumella, Edward J. (2005): Equine Therapy – A Colt Yearning to Be a Stallion. In: PsycCRITIQUES, H. Vol 50 (33).

Cumella, Edward J.; Boyd Lutter, Carrie; Smith-Osborne, Alexa; Kally, Zina: Equine Therapy in the Treatment of Female Eating Disorder, SOP Transactions on Psychology, Volume 1, Number 1, pp.13-21, 2014.

Cuypers, K.; De Ridder, K.; Strandheim, A. (2011): The effect of therapeutic horseback riding on 5 children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a pilot study. In: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Abstract hier online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.2017.

D Debuse, PhD1† C. Gibb PhD2 and C. Chandler PhD3 (2009): Effects of hippotherapy on people with cerebral palsy from the users’ perspective: A qualitative study. In: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Jg. 25, H. 3, S. 174–192.

Da Costa Mota, Claudia: Therapeutic riding assists children with learning disabilities. In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, Jg. 2006, S. 11–21. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Davis, E.; Davis B.; Wolfe R.; Raadsveld R.; Heine B.; Thomason P. et al.: A randomized controlled trial of therapeutic horse riding on the quality of life, health and function of children with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol, 51, 2, 111-9. Abstract online verfügbar.

Dell, C. A.; Chalmers, D.; Dell, D.; Sauve, E.; MacKinnon, T. (2008): Horse as Healer: An examination of Equine Assisted Learning in the healing of first nations youth from solvent abuse. In: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health 6, 1, 81-106. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

DePauw, K. (1966): Horseback riding for individuals with disabilities: Programs, Philosophy, and Research. In: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, H. 3, S. 217–226.

Dischinger, A., Gomolla, A., Aspekte einer Pferdegestützten Therapie bei bindungsgestörten Kindern, Mensch und Pferd international, 2, S. 52-59, 2011.

Drewry, C.; Macauley, BL. (2004): Hippotherapy Facilitates Use of an augmentative communication device. A case study. In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, S. 1–7. Abstract online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.12.

Drnach, Mark; O’Brien, Patricia A.; Kreger, Alison (2010): The Effects of a 5-Week Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program on Gross Motor Function in a Child with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 16, 9, S. 1003–1006.

Dzwonkowska, Joanna: The development of communicative skills in chridren with delayed speech developmen during hippotherapy sessions. In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, Jg. 2008, S. 29–34. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Earles, Julie; Vernon, Laura; Yetz, Jeanne (2015): Equine-Assisted Therapy for Anxiety and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms. Journal of Traumatic Stress. 28, S. 1-4. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.2017

Ewing, Carrie A.; MacDonald, Pamelyn M.; Taylor, Megan; Bower, Mark J. (2007): Equine-Facilitated Learning for Youths with Severe Emotional Disorders: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study. In: Child Youth Care Forum, 36, S. 59–72.

Fähler A.: (1993): Entwicklung im Galopp !? Die Beziehung zum Pferd als Möglichkeit zur Bearbeitung jugendspezifischer Entwicklungsaufgaben bei Mädchen. Unveröffentlichte Diplomarbeit. Universität Nürnberg-Erlangen.

Farias-Tomaszewski, Sarah; Jenkins, Sharon Rae; Keller, Jean (2001): An Evaluation of Therapeutic Horseback Riding Programs for Adults with Physical Impairments. In: Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 35, 5, S. 250–257.

Beinottil, F., Correiall, N., Christofolettill, G., Borges, G. (2010): Use of hippotherapy in gait training for hemiparetic post-stroke. In: Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr., 68, 6, 908-13.

Fox, V. Marie; Lawlor, Valorie A.; Luttges Marvin W. (1984): Pilot Study of Novel Test Instrumentation to Evaluate Therapeutic Horseback Riding. In: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 1, S. 30–36.

Frewin, Karen; Gardiner, Brent (2005): New Age or Old Sage? A review of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. In: The Australian Journal of Counselling Psychology, 6, S. 13–17.

Freyschlag, Ute (2003): Die Wirkung von Hippopädagogik/heilpädagogischem Reiten auf die Konzentration bzw. die schulischen Leistungen verhaltensauffälliger Kinder. In: Diplomarbeit, Universität Wien.

Friedrich, Nicole (1999): Tiere als pädagogisches Medium in der Förderung verhaltensauffälliger Kinder. Eine begleitende Untersuchung im Rahmen einer Reittherapie. Stuttgart. Berufsakademie.

Gabriels, Robin L.; Pan, Zhaoxing; Dechant, Briar; Agnew, John A.; Brim, Natalie; Mesibov, Gary: Randomized Controlled Trial of Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder. In: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiartry. Volume 54, Issue 7, July 2015, p. 541-549.

Gamache, Joanne (2004): Equine-Assisted Therapy’s Affect on Social Skills and Attention among School Age Children. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

García-Gómez, Andrés; Lópes Risco, Manuel; Carlos Rubio, Jesús; Guerrero, Eloisa; García-Peña, Inés Magdalena: Effects of a Program of Adapted Therapeutic Horse-riding in a Group of Autism Spectrum Disorder Children. In: Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology. 2014, 12(1). S. 107.

Garner, Brian A.; Rhett Rigby, B.: Human Pelvis Motions when walking and when riding a therapeutic horse. In: Human Movement Science, Volume 39, February 2015. S. 121-137.

Gehrke, Ellen Kaye; Baldwin, Ann; Schiltz, Patric M. (2011): Heart Rate Variability in Horses Engaged in Equine-Assisted Activities. In: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Jg. 31, H. 2, S. 78–84.

Gencheva, N.; Chavdarov, IV.; Kiriakova, M.; Docheva, N. (2003): Hippotherapy with cerebral palsy children – our experience in Bulgaria – a pilot study. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.12.

Gi Jung, H.; Tae-Woon, J.; Jeong Ha, P.; Kyoung Doo, K.; Doug Hyun, H. (2016): Changes in Gait Balance and Brain Connectivity in Response to Equnie-Assisted Activity and Training in Children with Attnetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Abstract hier online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.2017.

Gomolla, A.; Appelles, L.; Fischer, J.: Auswirkungen der Bewegungsimpulse vom Pferd auf den Reiter. Posterpräsentation 2011, GREAT. Online verfügbar.

Gomolla, A.; Keser, B.; Haag, A.; Irschei, J.; Fürst, J.: Das Pferd als Spiegel des Menschen – Reaktion auf Körperspannung und -haltung. Posterpräsentation 2011, GREAT. Online verfügbar.

Gomolla, A.; Strauch, J.; Stocker, V.; Teufel, J.: Wertfreie Kontaktaufnahme – Grundlage tiergestützter Interventionen mit Pferden. Posterpräsentation 2011, GREAT. Online verfügbar.

Goncalves Leitao, Leopold: Psycho-educational riding (PER) and autism: an exploratory study. In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, Jg. 2003, S. 33–62. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Graham, Sandra: Equine Therapy for the adult with multiple sclerosis. In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, Jg. 2000, S. 19–45.

Granados, Anabel Corral; Agas, Inmaculada Fernandez (2011): Why Children With Special Needs Feel Better with Hippotherapy Sessions: A Conceptual Review. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. In: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Jg. 17, H. 3, S. 191–197.

Grobler, René (2004): The influence of therapeutic Horse Riding on Neuropsychological Outcomes in Children with Tourette Syndrom. University of Pretoria, Master Thesis. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Gutwein, Verena (2007): Stand der wissenschaftlichen Forschung im Bereich tiergestützte Therapie. Diplomarbeit. Ludwigshafen: Evangelischen Fachhochschule für Sozial und Gesundheitswesen.

Häkanson, Margareta; Müller, Margareta; Lindström, Ingalill; Mattsson, Bengt (2009): The horse as the healer”A study of riding in patients with back pain. Special Section: Series of Fascia Congress Abstracts – Part 3 (pp. 73-92). In: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Jg. 13, H. 1, S. 43–52.

Haylock, Pamela J.; Cantril, Cynthia A. (2006): Healing With Horses. Fostering Recovery From Cancer With Horses as Therapists. In: The Journal of Science and Healing, H. Volume 2, issue 3, S. 264–268.

Hession CE, Eastwood B, Watterson D, Lehane CM, Oxley N, Murphy BA: Therapeutic horse riding improves cognition, mood arousal, and ambulation in children with dyspraxia. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2014; 20(1): 19-23.

Holm, Margo; Baird, Joanne; Kim, Young; Rajora, Kuwar; D’Silva, Delma; Podolinsky, Lin; Mazefsky, Carla; Minshew, Nancy: Therapeutic horseback riding outcomes of parent-identified goals for children with autism spectrum disorder: an ABA‘ multiple case design examining dosing and generalization to the home and community. In: Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. April 2014, Vol. 44 Issue 4. P. 937.

Hughes, M. K. (2010): Parental perceptions of the effectiveness of equine therapy for children with special health care needs. Cambridge: Umi Dissertation Publishing.

Jang, B.; Song, J.; Kim, J.; Joung, Y.-S. (2015): Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapy for Treating Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.17.

Johnson, R. et al (2018): Effects of therapeutic horseback riding on post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans. In: Military Medical Research, 5, 3. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 04.04.2018.

Kaiser, L.; Heleski, C.; Siegford, J.; Smith, K. A. (2006): Stress-related behaviors among horses used in a therapeutic riding programm. In: JAVMA, Jg. 228, H. 1, S. 39–45.

Kaiser, Lana; Smith, Katharine Anne; Heleski, Camie R.; Spence, Linda J. (2006): Effects of a therapeutic riding program on at-risk and special education children. In: Journal of the American Veterinarian Medical Association, H. 228, S. 46–52.

Kaiser, Lana; Spence, Linda J.; Lavergne, Annique; Vanden Bosch, Kerrie L. (2004): Can a week of therapeutic riding make a difference? – A pilot study. In: Anthrozoos, H. 17 (1), S. 63–72.

Karol, Jane (2007): Applying a Traditional Individual Psychotherapy Model to Equine-facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP): Theory and Method. In: Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, H. 12 (1), S. 77–90.

Keino, Himori; Fiinajiashiz, Atsushi; Keino, Hiroomi; Miwa, Chihiro (2009): Psycho-educational Horseback Riding to Facilitate Commnunication Ability of Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. In: Journal of Equine Science, Jg. 20, H. 4, S. 79–88.

Kemp, K.; Signal, T; Botros, H.; Taylor, N.; Prentice, K. (2014): Equine Facilitated Therapy with Children and Adolecents Whho Have Been Sexually Abuse: A Program Evaluation Study. In: Journal of Child and Family Studies, V. 23, S. 558-566. Abstract hier online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.17.

Kendall, Elizabeth; Maujean, Annick; Pepping, Christopher, A.; Downes, Martin; Lakhani, Ali; Byrne, Jason; Macfarlande, Kym (2015): A systematic review of the efficacy of equine-assisted interventions on psychological outcomes. In: European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling. Abstract hier online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.2017

Kenji, Masumura; Akihiro, Matsuura; Makoto, Takahashi; Hiroshi, Hata; Hiroki, Nakatsuji; Seiji, Kondo: Examination of a Mood change before and after equitation using Japanese version POMS questionnaire. In: Japanese Journal of Livestock Management, Jg. 2004, H. 40 (3), S. 127–133. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Kiss, Katalin; Swatek, Paul; Lénárt, Imre; Mayr, Johannes; Schmidt, Barbara; Pintér, András; Höllwarth, Michael E. (2008): Analysis of horse-related injuries in children. In: Pediatric Surgery International, 24, 10, S. 1165–1169.

Kitagawa, Tsunemi; Takeuchi, Takahito; Shinomiya, Youichi; Ishida, Kenji; Wang, Shuoyu; Tetsuhiko Kimura (2001): Cause of Active Motor Function by Passive Movement. In: Journal of Physical Therapy Science, H. Vol. 13, No. 2, S. 167–172.

Klontz, Bradeley T.; Bivens, Alex; Leinart, Deb; Klontz, Ted (2007): The Effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Experiential Therapy; Results of an Open Clinical Trial. In: Society and Animals, H. 15, S. 257–267. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Kunz, Gondi: Therapeutic riding for woman with anorexia nervosa, special consideration being given to depth-psychotherapy approaches. In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, Jg. 2008, S. 21–26.

Lechner, H. E.; Feldhaus, S.; Gudmundsen, L.; Hegemann, D.; Michel, D.; Zäch, G. A.; Knecht, H. (2003): The short-term effect of hippotherapy on spasticity in patients with spinal cord injury. In: Spinal Cord, 41, 9, S. 502–505. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Lee, N.; Park, S.; Kim, J. (2015): Effects of hippotherapy on brain function, BDNF level, and physical fitness in children with ADHD. In: Exercise Nutrition & Biochemistry. S. 115-122. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.2017.

Lehrmann, Jennifer; Ross, David B. (2001): Therapeutic Riding for a Student with Multiple Disabilities and Visual Impairment: A Case Study. In: Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 95, 2, S. 108–109. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Lentini, J. A. &. Knox M. S. (2008): A Qualitative and Quantitative Review of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) With Children and Adolescents. In: International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, H. 13(1), S. 17–30. Online verfügbar, geprüft am 15.12.15.

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Macauley; Beth L.; Gutierrez, Karla M. (2004): The effectiveness of Hippotherapy for children with language-learning disabilities. In: Communication Disorder Quarterly, 25, 4, 205-217. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 06.11.2012.

Macauley, Beth L. (2006): Animal-assisted therapy for persons with aphasia – A pilot study. In: Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 43, 3, S. 357-366.

MacKinnon, Joyce R.; Noh, Samuel; Laliberte, D.; Lariviere, Judith; Allan, Diane E.: Therapeutic horseback riding: a review of the literature. In: Physical & Accupational Therapy in Pediatrics, H. 15 (1), S. 1–15.

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Naidoo, P. (2009): An analysis of the experiences of children with cerebral palsy in therapeutic horse riding. Durbon. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.

Nair, Usha Sujit; menon, Shalini (2010): Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on motor proficiency of mentally retarded children. In: British Journal of Sports Medicine, Jg. 44, H. Suppl 1, S. i10-i11.

Nelson, A.;, Signal, T.; Wilson, R. (2016): Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning. In: Society & Animals. Abstract hier online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 21.11.2017

Nikanne, Jykri (2008): Can psychiatric riding therapy increase the effectiveness of treatment of depression? In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, Jg. 2008, S. 27–28.

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Nóbrega, Paula; Neves, Melo (2003): Aspects of the communicative profile of children with special needs referred for hippotherapy. In: Scientific and educational journal of therapeutic riding, Jg. 2003, S. 17–27. Online verfügbar, zuletzt geprüft am 07.11.2012.

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Owen-Smith, Patricia (2000): On the Wings of Pegasus – Horse Facilitated Therapy With Children. A Paper Presented to the XXVII International Congress of Psychology, July 26, 2000, Stockholm, Sweden.

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