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24/10/2026

24/10/2026

22/10/2026

🐴💚 Could horses help reduce stress in autistic children? New research reveals promising findings!

We know that horses can have a remarkable impact on people's lives, but could their involvement in therapy influence how children respond to stress? 🤔

🔬 A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has explored the effects of incorporating horses into occupational therapy for autistic children.

Researchers investigated how children responded to horse-based therapy compared with traditional clinic-based sessions, measuring biological markers associated with stress and physiological arousal.

💚 The findings revealed some fascinating differences, raising important questions about the role horses could play in supporting emotional regulation and engagement during therapy.

But what did the researchers discover, and what could this mean for the future of equine-assisted therapy?

👉 Read the full article on Animalweb to explore the findings!

🔗 https://askanimalweb.com/new-study-finds-horses-may-help-reduce-stress-in-autistic-children/

21/10/2026

🐴 This Black History Month, we're delighted to share the Hidden Horse History Project, which shines a light on the achievements and experiences of equestrians from diverse ethnic communities.

Among those featured is Lydia Heywood from Cool Ridings, an international event rider who represents Jamaica and is based in Gloucestershire.

📚 These inspiring stories celebrate the passion, resilience and talent that make our sport so special, while helping to challenge perceptions and encourage future generations to see themselves in equestrianism.

Read the article created by Imran Atcha 👉 https://bit.ly/HiddenHorseHistory

💬 "As part of our commitment to Horses for All, we're proud to support projects like Hidden Horse History, which highlights the achievements and passion of riders from diverse communities and inspires the next generation to see that there is a place for them in our sport." Rebecca, head of development and inclusion at British Equestrian.

📷© British Equestrian / Jon Stroud Media