quine-assisted therapies (EATs) can be a promising complementary intervention for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Research suggests that EATs can:
- Reduce ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Improve physical, cognitive, social, and emotional functions
- Help clients feel a sense of accomplishment
- Teach clients how to develop trust, communicate effectively, and work toward goals
- Help clients learn to regulate their energy levels and interpret nonverbal cues
- Foster emotional growth and self-awareness
EATs can include: groundwork, horseback riding, grooming, and sweeping and stall-picking.
The horse’s movement can provide sensory-motor stimuli, which can potentially improve sensory integration. The presence of horses can also reduce stress levels and heart rates in humans.