Equine therapy programs have been in existence for nearly thirty years in the form of therapeutic riding. However, a new form of Equine Assisted Practice has evolved in the past decade, and a growing number of people are experiencing profound healing and significant personal growth through the application of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) programs. Both therapists and horse people alike have been attracted to the new discipline, seeking to leave more traditional roles behind in their respective worlds. However, while EAP and EAL grow in credibility,...