Background to equine-assisted therapy and learning -- Young people considered 'at-risk', and overview of 'the yard' and methods used -- Development of self-confidence and self-efficacy, and the opening up of 'positive experiences' and 'positive opportunities' through therapeutic horsemanship -- Developing attachments, empathy and trust through relationships with horses -- The horse, the therapeutic relationship and other psychotherapeutic insights -- Horses, mindfulness and the natural environment
