Part I

Chapter 1. Introduction

• Abstract

Chapter 2. Why Horses? What is Equine Therapy?

• Abstract
• The Therapeutic Benefits of the Human-Equine Bond in Equine-Assisted Interventions
• “Equine Therapy”: The Need for Clarification
• Therapy Versus Therapeutic
• The HERD Institute Model of EFL
• Equine-Assisted/Facilitated Therapy
• What Is Equine-Assisted/Facilitated Psychotherapy?
• The HERD Institute Model of EFP

Chapter 3. Philosophical Foundations

• Abstract
• Philosophical Relevance
• Phenomenology and Embodiment
• Buber’s I-Thou
• Buber’s I-Thou and Horses

Chapter 4. Theoretical Foundations

• Abstract
• Broadening Horizons and Digging Deep
• Core Theory
• Embodiment and Authenticity
• The Embodied Relational Self

Chapter 5. Theoretical Foundations II: Where Does the Horse Fit in?

• Abstract
• The Magic of Horses
• Projection/Mirroring
• Attachment
• Groundwork
• Mounted Work

Part II

Chapter 6. Ethical Practice in EFPL

• Abstract
• The Professional Relationship
• Discussion on Safety and Ethics
• The HERD Safety Protocol
• Safety Around Horses
• A Safe Therapeutic Relationship
• The Role of Assistants
• A Safe Place
• Leveling the Playing Field: A Place in the Herd
• Ethics of Working With Horses
• Horsemanship Development
• Horse Suitability

Chapter 7. The HERD Model of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy

• Abstract
• Stage One: Sharing Space
• Stage Two: Release and Expand
• Stage Three: Deepening
• Stage Four: Coming Home
• Stage Five: Integration
• Summary

Chapter 8. The HERD Model of Equine Facilitated Learning

• Abstract
• Scope of Practice
• The HERD Model of EFL
• Experiential Learning
• Stage Two: Relating
• Stage Three: Integrating
• Themes, Culture, and Language
• Summary

Chapter 9. The HERD Model of EFP in Action

• Abstract
• You Had Me at Hello
• New Beginnings: Taking the First Step
• Case Studies
• Release and Expand
• Revisiting the Lessons Learned
• Back and Forth
• Case Study 2: Embodied Touch
• Case Study 3: The Language of Love
• Case Study 4: One Breath, One Movement
• Case Study 5: Integrating the HERD Model of EFP with Humanistic Play Therapy
• Case Study 6: Sinking into Support
• Case Study 7: We Are All Connected
• Case Study 8: Working with Veterans
• Conclusion

Chapter 10. The HERD Model of EFL in Action

• Abstract
• Case Study 1: Creating a “ME”-Shaped Space
• Case Study 2: A Bubble of Two
• Case Study 3: Anticipating Needs
• Case Study 4: Everyone Wants to Belong
• Case Study 5: Resilience and Vulnerability
• Case Study 6: Just Sniff
• Conclusion

Part III

Chapter 11. Horse Sense, Business Sense

• Abstract
• Starting Equine-Facilitated Work
• Setting Up Shop
• Human First Aid Kit
• Equine First Aid Kit
• Where Are You Going to Do the Work?
• Fee Structure
• Networking and Marketing
• Demonstrations and Workshops
• Conclusion

Chapter 12. Final words

• Abstract