Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies

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The Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies (EAAT) minor offers students from any major who possess basic horsemanship skills an opportunity to pursue their therapeutic riding instructor or equine specialist certification. This 18-credit experiential learning program focuses on concepts and theories in the EAAT field, equine management, human development, precautions and contraindications of disabilities, and application of the skills needed to become a therapeutic riding instructor or equine specialist.