The Manual of Medicine and Horsemanship

The Manual of Medicine and Horsemanship Table of Contents

1 History and Background
1.1 History
1.2 Overview of the Field
        1.2.1. Natural Horsemanship
        1.2.2. Experiential Education
        1.2.3. An Idea Whose Time Has Come
1.3 Equine Assisted Therapies
        1.3.1. Hippotherapy
        1.3.2. Therapeutic Riding
        1.3.3. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
        1.3.4. Equine-Assisted Learning and Coaching
        1.3.5. The EAGALA Model

2 The Philosophy of Medicine and Horsemanship
2.1 Founding Principles
2.2 Course Objectives
2.3 Meta-Level Philosophical Considerations
        2.3.1. Mindfulness and Meaningful Work—Right Livelihood
        2.3.2. Horse-Human Kismet
        2.3.3. Equestrian Use of Open Space and Public Lands

3 The Psychology of Medicine and Horsemanship
3.1 Introversion and Extraversion
3.2 Projection, Introjection, Re-Collection, Transference, and Countertransference
3.3 Group Dynamics
        3.3.1. Introverts and Extraverts in Experiential Learning
        3.3.2. Circles
        3.3.3. Processing and Group Discussion—The Role of Questions
        3.3.4. “There’s one in every crowd.”

4 Getting Started
4.1 Training Yourself
4.2 Selecting and Training your Humans—Guidelines for EAL Facilitators
4.3 Selecting and Training Your Horses
4.4 Selecting a Ranch
4.5 Establishing Yourself With Medical Professionals
        4.5.1. Academic Medical Center with Medical School and Residency Program
        4.5.2. Community Hospitals and Freestanding Clinics
        4.5.3. Individual Health Care Practitioners

5 Activities and Scheduling
5.1 Didactic and Classroom Activities
5.2 Horse Activities - Introduction
5.3 Horse Activities – Section Guide
        5.3.1. Activity Type
        5.3.2. Set Up
        5.3.3. Objective
        5.3.4. Purpose
        5.3.5. Metaphor
        5.3.6. Procedure
        5.3.7. Rules, Violations, and Consequences
        5.3.8. Observations
        5.3.9. Questions
        5.3.10. Discussion
5.4 Horse Activities
Fourteen equine-experiential learning exercises to use with medical students and healthcare professionals.

6 Administrative Issues
6.1 Academic Credit
6.2 Continuing Education
6.3 Outcomes and Metrics
6.4 Insurance and Release Forms
        6.4.1. Personal Insurance
        6.4.2. Ranch Insurance
        6.4.3. Insurance and Release from the Medical Center
        6.4.4. Photographic Releases
6.5 Institutional Review Boards
6.6 Financial Considerations
6.7 Public Relations and Press Coverage

Appendices
  Appendix A – Arapaho’s Story
  Appendix B – Principles of Experiential Education
  Appendix C – Determining Your Eligibility for ACCME Accreditation
  Appendix D – Checklist for Getting Started

7 Resources
7.1 Equine Learning and Therapy Resources
7.2 Riding Resources

Bibliography
  General Communication and Doctor-Patient Relationship References
  General Psychology and Psychospirituality References
  Experiential Learning References
  Equine Experiential Learning and Animal Communication References
  Natural Horsemanship References

Personal Assistance with Your Program
Dr. Kane is available to consult by phone and on site to advise and encourage you, co-chair meetings, and co-facilitate your pilot session. A half-hour consultation is included with the purchase of this Manual.

Flash Drive Contents
  1. Monographs, Handouts, and Presentations
  2. Sample Schedules
  3. Mass Media Publicity
  4. Photos and Graphic Designs
  5. Release and Feedback Forms