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2013 Annual Report

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Research ReviewHorses and Humans Research Foun-dation is the only organization ded-icated solely to funding research to support the equine-assisted activities and therapies field. Since its found-ing, HHRF has invested $400,000 in professional research efforts led by eight research teams in the United States, Canada and Germany. TWO RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED IN 2013

The first, awarded in Spring, is ti-tled “Effects of equine assisted ac-tivities on PTSD symptoms, coping self-efficacy, emotion regulation, and social engagement in military vet-erans”. Principal Investigator is Re-becca A. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Director, Research Center for Human Animal Interac-tion, University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine. The study uses a randomized experimental design with repeated measures and a wait-list control group to study 40 previously deployed U.S. mili-tary veterans by testing efficacy of a 6-week human-horse interaction and systematic therapeutic horseback riding program in: decreasing PTSD symptoms, increasing coping self- ef-ficacy, emotion regulation, and social engagement.

The second, awarded in Fall, and the eighth one awarded by HHRF in seven years, was to the Cum-mings School of Veterinary Med-icine at Tufts University for the study, “Effects of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy on Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Male Youth.” The $50,000 award is being used to study how children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress respond to equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP). Led by Principal Investiga-tor Megan Mueller, Ph.D., research assistant professor at the Cummings School and a developmental psy-chologist, and co-investigator Les-lie McCullough, Ph.D., MSSW, LCSW, of Washburn University, the

research team will examine 60 boys between the ages of 10 and 18 with post-traumatic stress. Specifically, they will measure post-traumatic stress symptoms before, during and after exposure to a combination of EFP and traditional therapy, as well as the effect of the human-animal bond during this program.PUBLICATION ANNOUNCE-MENT

The HHRF grant review process strongly emphasizes the importance of peer-reviewed journal publication for projects it funds.

Late in 2013, two Scientific Ad-visory Council members, Heather F. Ajzenman and Tim L. Shurtleff, along with their colleague John W. Standeven, published a study, “Effect of Hippotherapy on Motor Control, Adaptive Behaviors, and Participa-tion in Children With Autism Spec-trum Disorder: A Pilot Study,” in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November/December 2013 (vol. 67 no. 6 p. 653-66). The pilot study for this work, entitled “Ef-fect Of Hippotherapy On Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders,” was funded by HHRF and conduct-ed by Tim Shurtleff.

The objective of this investiga-tion was to determine whether hip-

potherapy increased function and participation in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The authors concluded, “These re-sults suggest that hippotherapy has a positive influence on children with ASD and can be a useful treatment tool for this population.”

Read the abstract: bit.ly/HD1cUL

SEED FUNDING FOR A SEC-OND AWARD TOWARD PTSD/TBI RESEARCH

Thanks to the Caisson Pla-toon Equine Assisted Programs’ (CPEAP) continued generosity, a second research fund has been ini-tiated to support research regard-ing the impact of EAA/T on mil-itary veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and/or Traumatic Brain Injury.

HHRF’s goal is to raise $70,000 to support another call for propos-als towards veterans research (the first was in 2012 and was initi-ated by a seed contribution from CPEAP). It is anticipated that the call for proposals will be placed in 2014.

GRANT AWARD PERIODS EX-TENDED TO 1.5 YEARS

It has been an ongoing challenge for HHRF-funded studies to complete projects within the one year period originally required. The HHRF Scientific Commit-tee, along with the Board Quali-ty Assurance Committee and the HHRF staff made the decision in 2013 to allow 1.5 years for study completion of HHRF-funded projects.

NOTABLE HHRF NETWORK-ING EVENTS AND RECEP-TIONS

March 1st was a memorable HHRF evening at The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus. A Wine

Research ReviewLISTING OF HHRF FUNDED GRANTS

Improvement in Trunk/Head Stability and Upper Extremity Control after Hippotherapy, Washington University of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, St. Louis, MO. Principal Investigators: Tim Shurtleff, Dr. Jack Engs-berg, Dr. John Standeven

Hippotherapy to Improve Postural Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Université de Sherbrooke Quebec,Canada. Principal Investigators: Dr. Helene Corriveau, Dr. Claude Dugas, Danielle Champagne

The Effect of Equine Assisted Activities on the Social Functioning in Chil-dren with Autism, Good Hope Equestrian Training Center, Miami, FL. Princi-pal Investigator: Dr. Margaret Bass

Effects of Hippotherapy on Balance and Gait in Ambulatory Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Central Michigan University, Principal Investigators: Debbie Silkwood-Sherer and Nancy McGibbon

Basic neurobiological and psychological mechanisms underlying therapeutic effects of Equine Assisted Activities (EAA), University of Rostock, Germany. Principal Investigators: Dr. Andrea Beetz, Dr. Henri Julius, Dr. Kurt Kotrschal, and Dr. Kerstin Uvnas-Moberg

Effect of Hippotherapy on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Wash-ington University in St. Louis. Principal Investigator: Tim L. Shurtleff, OTD, OTR/L

Effects of equine assisted activities on PTSD symptoms, coping self-efficacy, emotion regulation, and social engagement in military veterans, University of Missouri. Principal Investigator: Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN

Effects of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy on Post-Traumatic Stress Symp-toms in Male Youth, Tufts University. Principal Investigator: Megan Kiely Mueller, PhD

Details and research updates at horsesandhumans.org

and Cheese Reception was fol-lowed by a facility tour, and a keynote presentation by Dr. Rustin Moore.

David and Barbara Roux also

co-hosted a reception for HHRF at their magnificent St. Bride’s Farm in Upperville, Virginia on October 3. More than 100 peo-ple gathered to learn more about HHRF research, tour the fabulous facilities and meet new friends. The evening’s activities also included an exhibition by one of the St. Bride’s Farm show jumpers, an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) demonstration conducted by Don-na Maglio, LCSW and Pam Mil-ner of the Spirit Program and a presentation by Col. Louise (Mi-chelle) Bryce.

BOARD MEMBERS, AMBAS-SADORS AND ADVISORS

Pam Milner and Ann Alden joined the HHRF Board of Direc-tors in 2013.

Allan Hamilton, MD and Phillip Tedeschi, MSSW, LCSW joined the HHRF Ambassadors listing in 2013.

Heather Ajzenman, Ph.D., Manon Dontje, MSc., Pam Cu-sick, MA, Arieahn Matamona-sa-Bennett, Ph.D., and Erica J. Gergely, Ph.D. joined the Scientif-ic Advisory in 2013.

Brian Royer speaking at St. Bride’s

Financial Results

2013 2012EXPENDITURESProgram $172,215 $56,200General & Administrative $37,673 $25,161Fundraising $25,164 $16,898

Total Expenditures $235,052 $98,259

INCOMEGrants and Contributions $189,299 $158,619Endowment Fund Contributions $100 $100Special Events $315 $1,493Donated Goods and Services $1,300 $225Interest and Dividends $2,261 $2,854Investment Income $3,274 $4,074

Total Income $196,549 $167,365

Horses and Humans Research Foundation had a suc-cessful year during 2013. Revenue in the form of contri-butions and grants increased about 20% over 2012. As a result of the increase, HHRF awarded two grants in 2013 in comparison to no grant awards in 2012. The Board elected to make an additional effort in fundraising and expanded management and staff to have a positive im-pact during the year and beyond. Expenses were closely monitored and stayed directly in line with the budget. Fundraising is an ongoing concern for the foundation and for 2014 we will continue being diligent about mon-itoring expenses and expanding our fundraising efforts. We do not have an endowment that provides meaning-ful income at this time so it is critical to expand and diversify our donor base to ensure continued funds for this critical research. -Cynthia Ruiz, Treasurer

“I don’t believe that any of us will argue with the fact that valid, published re-search is the means through which our profession will gain credibility and visibil-

ity. For programs struggling with financial resources, [research] will be an im-mense help in approaching funders, seeking grants and promoting our programs.”

-Kitty Stalsburg, Executive Director of High Hopes TRI and Visionary HHRF Sponsor

David and Karen Abbott Acres for Life Ann Alden Riitta Alster American Hippotherapy Association Martha Andersen Anonymous AnonymousAnonymous Robin and Bruce Augustadt Laurie Baldwin Barbara and Robert Ballard Terry and Milt Boggs Gary Borla Ross Braun Susan BrennemanOctavia Brown Col. Michelle Bryce Caisson Platoon Luis and Carol Cardenas Carlisle Academy Tina Carpenter Central Kentucky Riding For Hope Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center Patti and Christopher Coyle Joan Cutler Stuart Daly Juelie Dalzell Scott and Tamara Davis Jane Davison Discovery RidersSally and Saunders DixonDick Doerr Jen Donahue Martha and Richard Dunbensky Kathleen Dunn EAGALAExcel Printing & Graphics Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center Jane and Robert Fitzpatrick Freedom Farm TRC Penny Giovanetti Grace Jones Richardson Trust Chris Gruendeman Betz Haartz and Walter DavisPaul and Pam Haefner Joanne Hart Loral Haus Cheryl Heffernan Kathi Heiber Molly Hemphill KC Henry High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Ctr. Amanda Hogan, Windrush Farm Horse Sense of the Carolinas Julie Hudson Carol Huegel Human-Animal Solutions

Guy and Judy Hunter Indiana Gump Foundation Alison and Theodore Jones Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kashgarian Michael Kaufmann Aidan Kelley Alicia Kershaw and Clifton RoseEvan Krichevsky Judith and Ronald Kruse J. Andrew Kundtz Susan Lasoff Donna Latella Mark Leland Maria Liga Judith and Richard Lightfoot Julie Lipovsky Donna Maglio Margaret Fay Morse Trust Markel Corp Boo MartinLisa May Marion May Nancy McGibbon Kevin and Kelly McShane Merck Partnership For Giving Mid Tennessee Carriage Club Susan Miller-Harsin Pamela Milner Dorothea Moore Jeff and Teresa Morris Dr. Mark Mosley and Mrs. Kristan Mosley, OTRLNatural Horsemanship Center of Oregon NESAR Toshihiko and Sarah Niwa Brian and Lisa O’Connell William and Katherine O’Neill Tammie Packer Mary Rose Paradis PATH International Debi DeTurk PelosoLarry and Margaret Pence Plott Financial Cosulting Beth Racine Gisela Rhodes Ride on St. Louis Equine Assisted TherapyRiding Far Meredith and Joshua Rubin Cynthia Ruiz Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding TherapyTess Schmalbach Cristi Shanahan Lynn Shaw SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian CenterCarey Smith-Wilson

Andrew Stifler and Nicole PerryDr. and Mrs. Earl Strimple Richard and Lynnette Stuart Molly Sweeney Brian and Debbie Sweeney Mark and Meg Sweeney Jose Szapocznik T.E.A.C.H. The Marilyn & Harry Swimmer Fam-ily FoundationThe Right Path Riding Academy The Triple T Foundation Therapeutic Horsemanship Therapeutic Riding at Majoda Stables Clare Thomas Thorncroft Equestrian Center Jacqueline Tiley Touchstone Farm Triple H Equitherapy Susan and Humphrey Tyler Sandy Webster Chris Whitney Wanda Whittlesey-Jerome William J. & Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation Leslie Williams Edith Wislocki and Alfred DarbyAlison Zack Darrell Autumn Zick Arthur Zimmerman

Honor & Memorial AcknowledgementsIn Honor of Trish & Willie Rasmussen, from Sandy Webster

In Honor of Rachael Donahue, from Jen Donahue In Honor of Molly Sweeney, from Kathleen Dunn, Wil-liam and Katherine O’Neill and Jose Szapocznik

In Honor of KC Henry, from Judith and Ronald KruseIn Honor of Jumping Jack Flash, Therapy Horse, from Therapeutic Riding at Majoda Stables

In Honor of Judith Lightfoot, from High Hopes Thera-peutic Riding Center, Michael and Jean Kashgarian and Aidan Kelley

In Honor of JoyRiders at JoyRide Center, from David and Karen Abbott

In Honor of Horses for Healing of NW Arkansas/Heart-land Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy, from Ross Braun

In Honor of Bert, horse retired at High Hopes, from Gary Borla

In Honor of Raymond & Carolyn Liverzani, from Kathi Heiber

In memory of James Hemphill from Molly HemphillIn memory of Leona Douglas from Laurie BaldwinIn memory of Paul Spiers from Alison Zack Darrell KC Henry, Amanda Hogan, Judith Lightfoot, Cynthia Ruiz and Lynn Shaw

In memory of Willy from Lisa May

2013 Donors

THANK YOU for

your support!

Research ResolveRESEARCH OPENS DOORS TO THE FUTURE. Research is critical to help develop evidence-based cur-ricula to best address rehabilitation challenges. It is also a necessary part of convincing third party funders to support these programs. Not all of us can conduct re-search but we can ALL support it. Without that fund-ing, many people in need won’t have access to EAA.HHRF launched “Research Resolve 2013” as a way for all who are committed to the future of EAA to become

personally involved. Exceptional leadership and long-range vision were demonstrated by the following pro-grams and individuals who invested in research in order to: • Ensure the development of evidence-based practic-es; • Influence professional and community perceptions; • Rally support for the field.

RESEARCH RESOLVE 2013 VISIONARY SPONSORS

RESEARCH RESOLVE 2013 COLLABORATING SPONSORS

RESEARCH RESOLVE 2013 CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS

Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports (Layman, ME)

Caisson Platoon (Fort Belvoir, VA)High Hopes TRI, Inc. (Old Lyme, CT)Riding Far, LLC (Lovettsville, VA)Horse Sense of the Carolinas (Marshall, NC)SIRE (Houston, TX)Triple H Equitherapy (Pipe Creek, TX)Wanda Whittlesey-Jerome (Albuquerque, NM)Windrush Farm (North Andover, MA) in honor

of Paul Spiers

Karen Abbott, in honor of JoyRiders at JoyRide Center (Magnolia, TX)

Acres for Life (Chisago City, MN)Central Kentucky Riding For Hope (Lexington, KY)Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center (Augusta, MI)Cristi Shanahan (Penngrove, CA)Freedom Farm - A Therapeutic Riding Center (Waver-

ly, MN)Isabella (Boo) Martin (Temple, NH)

NESAR - New England Special Activities and Re-sources (New England)

Riding to the Top (Windham, ME)Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy

(Bradenton, FL)Therapeutic Riding at Majoda Stables in honor of

Jumping “Jack” Flash therapy horse (Moorestown, NJ)

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center (Chagrin Falls, OH)

Human-Animal Solutions (Denver, CO)Ride on St. Louis (Kimmswick, MO)Susan Lasoff (Minneapolis, MN)Susan Miller-Harsin (Omaha, NE)

The Right Path Riding Academy (Drumright, OK)Therapeutic Horsemanship (Wentzville, MO)Touchstone Farm (Temple, NH)

Only research can direct efficient and effective change to EAA. It is a huge job. No one person or entity can do it, but if we all do our share - even if it is in a small way - EAA’s progressive future can be assured. We offer our sincere gratitude to the following HHRF “Research Resolve 2013” Sponsors:

Horses and Humans Research Foundation

President Lynn Shaw, MAAurora, OH Vice PresidentMolly SweeneyHockley, TXSecretaryJoanne HartLeesburg, VATreasurerCynthia Ruiz, CPAHouston, TX Ann Alden, MASonoita, AZ Alison Zack Darrell, MSStonington, CT Paul Haefner, PhDLovettsville, VA Judith F. Lightfoot Lyme, CT Pam MilnerMiddleburg,VALarry Pence, CSM US Army, Ret.Fredericksburg, VALeslie Williams, DVM, MPH, DACVASherborn, MA

Executive DirectorNonvoting, Ex. OfficialKC HenryChagrin Falls, OH

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Horses and Humans Research Foundation

2013 Board of Directors and Advisors

www.horsesandhumans.org • info@horsesandhumans.org • 001.440.543.8306

OUR MISSION: Through investment in rigorous research, Horses and Humans Research Foundation will serve as a catalyst to advance knowledge of horses and their potential to impact the health and wellness of people.

Heather Ajzenman, OTD, OTR/LHillsborough, NC Margaret Bass, PhDMiami, FL Susan Brenneman, PT, PhDLansdale, PA Renee Casady, PT,MS,HPCSBelle Center, OH Jane Case-Smith, OTPowell, OH Pam Cusick, MAParkton, MD Manon Dontje, MScGroningen, The NetherlandsErica Jex Gergely, PhDKalamazoo, MI Paul Haefner, PhDLovettsville, VA Victoria Haehl, PhDChelsea, MI Donna Latella, EdD, OTR/L Guilford, CT Julie Lipovsky, PhD, ABPP Isle of Palms, SC Laura Lubbers, PhD Perkasie, PA

Karyn Malinowski, PhDManville, NJ Arieahn Matamonasa-Bennett, PhDPlainfield, IL Nancy McGibbon, MS,PT,HPCSGreen Valley, AZ Megan Kiely Mueller, PhDMedford, MA Patricia Prescott, RN, PhDArnold, MD Tess Schmalbach, MD, PhDNewton, MATim Shurtleff, OTD, OTR/LVilla Ridge, MODeborah Silkwood-Sherer, DHS,PT, HPCSHolt, MI Emily Southgate, PhD Middleburg, VA Renee Taylor, PhDLake Geneva, WIClare ThomasDover Foxcroft, ME Leslie Williams, DVM, MPH, DACVASherborn, MA

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