Category Archives: Other challenges

ADHD can lead to problems later in life

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Laurie

A new study, suggests that boys with ADHD have a higher risk of other problems later in their lives. These results should really not be surprising. ADHD can make it difficult to do well in school, make and keep friends, … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy for prison inmates

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Laurie

This blog from PsychCentral.com, talks about many of the aspects of Equine Therapy that can be helpful for a correctional facility population. However, the resources it quotes are from other studies that point out the benefits of Equine Therapy anyone dealing with … Continue reading →

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New study on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Laurie

This study points to a link between FASD and issues with auditory processing in children. To be honest, we can say that we have very possibly observed this in some of our clients. There is that moment when you have asked … Continue reading →

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What our families have to say about Equine Therapy

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Laurie

I’m sharing this because I know there are those who still question the effectiveness of Equine Therapy for addressing social, emotional and behavioral problems. We have been working with a young man. He’s 16 years old and faces a number … Continue reading →

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6.10.12 Week in review

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Laurie

So often, when nothing “momentous” has happened, we forget that the little things we do everyday add up and may in fact be momentous for those around us. Since I have a few moments this morning, thanks to our angle … Continue reading →

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Some great Equine Therapy Programs in Florida

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Laurie

The benefits of working with horses are being experienced all over the world! This magazine article talks about a couple of programs located in Florida. In our program we see phenomenal change, growth and learning take place whether we are building relationships on … Continue reading →

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Really getting connected with a horse

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Laurie

These days, just about everybody, including kids, are using more and more devices to connect to each other and the world. From X-box to cell phones, lap tops to computer games, technology dominates our lives. Kids “text” each across a … Continue reading →

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Horses teaching leadership and management

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Laurie

Horses have so much to teach us! This Wall Street Journal article talks about a program in California that is working with managers to improve their management skills. We are ready, willing and able to help you or your company improve … Continue reading →

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What the O.K. Corral Seminars can teach us about horses and ourselves

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Laurie

We are proud to say that, at N.E.A.T., we incorporate a variety of styles and philosophies on working with horses into our program. For many of our clients, working with the horses on the ground is nearly as much fun as … Continue reading →

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Nice and simple basic description of Equine Therapy

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Laurie

I admit that when I tell people our program provides “equine therapy” they are often confused. Some may have never heard the word ‘equine’ or they wonder “You mean you provide therapy for horses?” For the more the more informed, … Continue reading →

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