Human Equine Alliances for Learning (HEAL) has gathered the following resources to help you further explore this exciting field of the horse- human bond.

If you would like to place a link to HEAL on your site ( www.humanequinealliance.org ), request us to place a reciprocal link to your website, or know of an interesting link , please let us know. Contact Leigh Shambo at leigh@humanequinealliance.org .

Equine facilitated learning, personal growth, healing and psychotherapy:

Epona Equestrian Services ( www.taoofequus.com), founded by Linda Kohanov, author of  The Tao of Equus and Riding Between the Worlds and Kathleen Barry Ingram, M.A., clinical coordinator. Workshops, apprenticeships, lectures, books, .

Equine facilitated psychotherapy: ( www.equinepsychotherapy.org  ) The mission of this site, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy by Susan M. Taylor, is to provide information and resources to psychotherapists and counselors who are interested in embarking upon the work of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy. Differing opinions, styles, theories and techniques will be included along with information on how to access organizations and people already doing the work.

Equine Reflections: (  http://equinereflections.co.uk/default.aspx ) Founder and Epona Approved Instructor Angela Dunning offers equine facilitated learning workshops and individual sessions in the beautiful county of Shropshire in England.

Heart of the Herd: ( www.heartoftheherd.com ) HEAL 2009 Facilitator Training Program graduate Emma Dinnage offers U.K based equine facilitated learning, hands-on healing, distance healing and on-line shop.

Margit Coates ( www.thehorsehealer.com ): World renowned British horse healer and communicator Margit Coates offers books, dvd's, and training.

NARHA/EFMHA: ( http://www.narha.org/SecEFMHA/WhatIsEFMHA.asp ) A major professional organization for equine facilitated mental health with publications, online discussion, conference, training and more.

Ruth Billany ( http://research4horsewomen.pbwiki.com/Horse-as-Therapist )

Academic research to explore the woman-horse relationship The researcher Ruth Billany a Ph.D. candidate at Charles Darwin University, is investigating ‘why horses are important to women’s lives in general and their wellbeing in particular’
	Women over 18 are invited to: complete a survey  http://tinyurl.com/survey4horsewomen read an online wiki http://research4horsewomen.pbwiki.com/ email the researcher a story Ruth Billany ruth.billany@cdu.edu.au Graduate School for Health Practice Institute of Advanced Studies Charles Darwin University NT 0909 Ph: +61 8 8946 6290 http://www.cdu.edu.au/gshp/r_billany.html

Horse magazines and publications:

www.EquusSpirit.com The online magazine devoted to the heart and soul of the horse- human relationship. Understand, improve and transform your relationship with your horse and yourself. Covering equine assisted learning and growth, equine facilitated psychotherapy, psychology, energy, spirit and natural horsemanship.
 

Northwest Horse Source.

A regional publication with equine related resources in the Northwest, including workshops/clinics, horses for sale, products and services, as well   as informative articles. With a large circulation, it's a great place to advertise your equine related business. If you are interested in more information about their advertising programs, click on the button.

General Equine Resources, Directories, Etc:

www.TheOpalHorse.com  A very useful website dedicated to raising awareness of sustainability principles and practices in the equine world. Consider planet, people/equines and profit for long term success.

www.MicroEcoFarming.com  An interesting and useful site dedicated to small acreage farming.

www.BestOfHorses.com  Connect with horse-related websites offering information, products and services.

www.equinehits.com  Find horses for sale, services, etc.

www.equiworld.com  Horses, services, and more.

www.equestrianconnection.com  A Canadian site. All things equine.

www.netequestrian.com  Equine products, services, and horses.

www.yourhorsematters.com  Equine training video rentals.

More Resources:

www.CounselingSeattle.com  Provides clients and counselors throughout Washington with resources and information.

www.WorldGraceFoundation.org  Covers several topics of spiritual interest in the US, France, South America and the world.