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The article synthesizes case studies and thematic analysis to identify commonly reported outcomes such as behavioural change, stress relief, mind–body awareness and relationship formation with practitioners. 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There exists diverse equinerelated programs which engage with a range of cohorts, specifically; young children who have experienced abuse; adolescents who  \nhave experienced abuse and family violence and adults who have experienced family violence, psychiatric disorders, social anxiety and social isolation. The most common outcomes from the equine learning program studied for this article, from the case-studies and the thematic analysis includes; behavioural changes, stress relief, mind and body awareness and control, forming a relationship with an intuitive practitioner, guided meditations as a means of creating independent meditation techniques and re-engagement with education, work, friendships and family relationships. The mind–body awareness that is gained by participants of the program provides skills and techniques for individuals (and families) to utilise in every-day, with lifelong learning a crucial aspect of the program.  \nHorse talk: Equine based learning programs and their engagement with individuals 255  \nKeywords: equine, learning, behaviour, engagement  \nContext  \nThe history of the relationships between humans and horses is an extensive one encompassing the mythic horse (winged horses, unicorns); the horse as worker (farms, carriages); the horse as hero (light horseman of WWI); the horse as competitor (equestrian, horse-racing, trotting); the horse as companion/pet and now the horse as therapeutic assistant (Frewin, & Gardiner, 2005). The horse remains visible in popular and national cultures during modern times, Australian icons such as Phar Lap and more recently, Black Caviar and Winx being widely recognisable. The jackaroo and jillaroo work in the Australian outback still attracts people of all ages to the romance of horses, cattle, bush and dust. The horse is visible on the streets when used by police to manage large crowds in urban areas and the horse is still used on the streets of Melbourne, Maldon, Echuca and Swan Hill in Victoria, pulling carriages and wagons for tourists and locals to evoke the feeling of Victorian life and the gold rush days ofour history.  \nThe horse has come to prominence over the past decade as a therapeutic assistant or tool in processes like Riding for the Disabled and Equine Learning and Equine Therapy programs. However the question remains; is the horse any more effective as a therapeutic tool than the human counsellor, art as therapy, or the use of dogs working with children with autism? Reflective of its early developmental stage, much of the published literature on ‘equine assisted programs’(EAP) is practicebased, rather than research or theory-based. A meta-analysis of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), which examined 49 studies, concluded that:  \nOverall, AATwas associated with moderate effect sizes in improving outcomes in four areas: autism-spectrum symptoms, medical difficulties, behavioural problems, and emotional wellbeing. Contrary to expectations, characteristics of participants and studies did not produce differential outcomes.  \n(Nimer, & Lundahl, 2007)  \nA growing number of studies using standardised measurements preand post-intervention have explored the potential of EAP for ‘increasing  \n256 Rob Townsend and Michelle Hood  \npositive and reducing negative behaviours as well as in proving beneficial for those suffering from general mental health problems’(Cantin & Marshall-Lucette, 2011). EAP has shown positive impactson children, adolescents and adults with histories of family violence, childhood sexual abuse and depre","cbCaitkshQfssyCC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitkshQfssyCC","pdf",350027,15,"English","# Context\n## Historical and cultural presence of horses\n## Therapeutic assistant role and research gaps\n# Literature and evidence overview\n## Outcomes and participant domains\n## Measurements and study types","[{\"question\":\"Which participant cohorts are highlighted as engaging with equine based learning programs?\",\"answer\":\"The article highlights cohorts including young children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced abuse, family violence, and related mental health or social challenges such as psychiatric disorders, social anxiety and social isolation.\"},{\"question\":\"What outcomes are commonly reported in the studied equine learning programs?\",\"answer\":\"Common outcomes include behavioural changes, stress relief, mind and body awareness and control, forming relationships with an intuitive practitioner, and guided meditations leading to independent techniques, alongside re-engagement with education, work, and relationships.\"},{\"question\":\"What research need does the article emphasize regarding future studies?\",\"answer\":\"The article calls for significantly more longitudinal research across age groups, genders, contexts and client cohorts in diverse settings, given the current early developmental stage of published literature on equine assisted programs.\"}]","Horse talk - Equine based learning programs and their engagement with individuals | PDF",1792075402,38]