Hurdles and Challenges to EAAT

Hurdles and Challenges to Equine Assisted Activities

The Sustainability of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) is a topic that prompts discussion. What are the hurdles and challenges that affect the sustainability of EAAT around the world? Please complete this short survey to assist in looking at commonalities across the globe. If you would like a copy of the results, please include an email at the end of the survey. Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE: This survey is focused on Equine Assisted Activities and does not include Therapies.

Lorrie Renker, Director of Heritage Christian Stables.

Pebbles Turbeville, Chair and Associate Professor of Equine Studies at St. Andrews University

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* 1. Country

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* 2. State or province or other defining geographics

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* 3. Check the box that best describes your involvement with EAAT

Executive Director/ CEO

Program Director

Instructor

Affiliated with an agency or organization involved with EAAT

Affiliated with the EAAT Industry (please list affiliation below)

Please provide any additional information for clarification

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* 4. Check the box that best describes your position in EAAT.

Full time Paid

Part Time Paid

Full time volunteer

Part time volunteer

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* 5. What do you think are the top four hurdles or challenges to EAAT? Please check only 4.

Compensation

Benefits

Credibility

Equine Management

Equine Welfare

Education Opportunities

Funding

Facility

Horses (quality and availability)

Horsemanship of Instructors (Riding and ground skill)

Sustainability

Teaching Skills of Instructors

Terminology

Volunteers

Hurdles and Challenges to EAAT

Hurdles and Challenges to Equine Assisted Activities

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* 1. Country

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* 2. State or province or other defining geographics

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* 3. Check the box that best describes your involvement with EAAT

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* 4. Check the box that best describes your position in EAAT.

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* 5. What do you think are the top four hurdles or challenges to EAAT? Please check only 4.

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* 6. What do you believe are the hurdles and challenges that will affect your EAAT center?

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* 7. Suggestions of ways to strengthen EAAT for the future success?

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* 8. Any additional thoughts or comments?

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* 9. If you would like a copy of the results of this survey, please provide an email address.