Hearts & Horses is proud to announce a collaboration with CSU’s Temple Grandin Equine Center. The study that launched in early February will focus on occupational therapy in an equine environment for youth with autism.  Caiti Peters, an occupational therapist and postdoctoral fellow in the CSU Department of Animal Sciences, is leading the study, which builds on previous research conducted at Hearts & Horses with an interdisciplinary team that also included researchers from the departments of Human Development and Family Studies and Occupational Therapy.

The study is funded by the Human Animal Bond in Colorado through the Human-Animal Interaction Pilot Grant. Hearts & Horses will provide therapists, volunteers, and site-coordination for the project at the Temple Grandin Equine Center.  Findings from the current phase will provide a strong foundation for future research. Learn more about the study!

Participants Needed:

Colorado State University’s Temple Grandin Equine Center in collaboration with Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center is conducting a research study to learn about the benefits of occupational therapy in a clinic and in an equine environment for youth with autism. Participants are needed, see below flyer for more info and contact details! Or click here to learn more!

Volunteers Needed!

Current volunteers– this is a brand new opportunity for you! If you’d like to learn more and get started contact us at volunteer@heartsandhorses.org

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