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One of the core principles of our quest to gather knowledge and help build a robust evidence base to support the role of Thoroughbreds in next careers in Equine Assisted Services is to share that knowledge. It really is a collaborative process to acquire data and better understand what Equine Assisted Services involve and where Thoroughbreds are already active so it is paramount to ensure that we make the information as broadly available as possible. Robust research is not

" It’s kind of a natural bond, the horses are wounded warriors too, and so it’s just kind of a sixth sense how the horses and the guys pick each other." Boone McCannaDown The Stretch Ranch (N. Creston, WA) Racing To Relate Ambassador Fanny Hubart-Salmon caught up with Dan "Boone" McCanna at the Breeder's Cup in Del Mar, California and asked him about his program for retired thoroughbreds and military veterans . Click here to visit the Down The Stretch Ranch website

Press release issued by University of Bristol : 6 September 2021 A new study will examine the selection, training and welfare of thoroughbred horses as they transition from racetrack to therapy horse. The pioneering project, led by academics at the University of Bristol’s Veterinary School in collaboration with Racing To Relate , will develop a recognised global welfare standard for former racehorses who are moving into Equine Assisted Therapy (Equine Assisted Services - EA

*Please note the survey phase is now complete. Thank you all so much for participating your help is vital to building a picture of EAS and horses involved. Dear Participant, As part of a 3-year project on the Selection, Welfare and Training of Horses for Equine Assisted Therapy we are surveying people involved in this field about their experiences and practices on this topic. We are aiming to build up a comprehensive understanding of practices in a range of countries in orde

Many of the participants on Horses for People’s courses are veterans who are re-adjusting to civilian life.