PROGRAM FAVORITES: A COLLECTION OF EQUINE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES WITH FACILITATOR NOTES, FORMS, PHOTOS & COMMENTS BASED ON EXPERIENCE

"Program Favorites" by Linda Myers is a compilation of exercises and tutorials for therapists and others in the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. As a therapist myself in a more traditional setting and a horse owner and enthusiast, I found the book a useful manual for beginning a practice in equine assisted therapy. Personally I know the therapeutic value of horses with humans but I did not know how to begin to structure a practice utilizing horses to benefit people. This book gives the rationale and hoped for benefits specifically designed to elicit personal and interpersonal growth using the exercises and techniques spelled out in an easy to understand format. I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking of going into EAP, for those already working in this field and for helpers, counselors and therapists in alternative practices to understand the value of EAP and either implement such exercises in their practice or make an informed referral to an EAP program. (ROBIN HEATH, M.A. LPC)

So this book of yours...I couldn’t have made a better purchase! This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for! I have been looking hard to find some place with a put together stream of activities to help with program development, and this fits the bills so perfectly. When you get your book finished on the leadership program, I am going to be one of your first buyers! I appreciate all of the hard work you’ve put into this work of art!

Linda Myers did a fantastic job of providing Equine- Assisted Activities for every professional. Very well written, like the photos and the processing points. The information she provides based on her experience was insightful and very helpful. The six week group curriculum is excellent and I like that the exercises can be modified. Very well written and easy to follow.

I myself learned a lot about drug addiction from this book. I even showed it to some ladies in rehab who were in a “Power Tools For Living” class and it resonated with them. Very practical/insightful book, thanks for writing it!

I'm not new to the field but bought this book primarily because of the 6 week group curriculum at the end of the book. I was so surprised at the wealth of information this book contains. The entire book is well worth owning!

Linda has done a wonderful job of putting together helpful and effective activities and program descriptions for equine-assisted therapy and learning. She's a master at this work!

I just received this book last week and I have already enjoyed the hands on activities. The foster kids loved it!

Although I understand where the most positive reviews are coming from, I expected more examples of activities to choose from. For the cost of this book, you only get a handful. I've paid much less for books and received much more useful information. The book felt like the author quick put something together in a couple of weeks. I returned it.

Really useful book with lots of handy programmes. The staff at our therapy centre has used it a lot for ideas and activities to do with clients - definitely a recommended resource!