Horses & Humans Research Foundation

RESEARCH

Purpose
The purpose of Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) funded research is to investigate the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. The broad research agenda includes basic research as well as clinical studies that will ultimately impact the physical and mental health and quality of life for people with disabilities who are involved with equine-assisted activities/therapies (EAA/T).

Grant opportunities and CFP deadlines are subject to change in 2012 as new HHRF research strategies are implemented. Further notices will be posted as it is available. For questions contact: info@horsesandhumans.org.

International researcher teams are welcome to apply.

Research

Applications for Research Funding
Interested Applicants: Before completing an application, carefully review the 'Guidelines and Information' document and the 'Application Checklist' documents below. LETTERS OF INTENT (LOI) ARE NOT REQUIRED. LOIs are only encouraged for investigators who are not associated with institutions located in the US or Canada.

• Guidelines and Information
• Application Checklist
• Letter of Intent Form
• Application Forms

Application forms are updated continuously; always check the site for the most up-to-date form. Feel free to contact us via the feedback form or by email with any questions.

Research strategy planning and work shop

HHRF received funding from the William J. & Dorothy K. O'Neill Foundation and The EQUUS Foundation to support a research planning workshop for EAA/T stakeholders invested in helping develop support systems to expand research developments that will advance EAA/T.

The workshop took place on September 2-3, 2011 in Lexington, KY. The results of the workshop will be posted soon.

• Research Strategic Planning Outline

Survey Results

1) HHRF Executive Summary (Word document) -- this is a 4 page summary- it's a quick overview of the data.

2) Research Summary Report (PDF) - This is a 21 page report generated through Survey Monkey. It provides an overview of the responses by question in a very easy to read format. It does not, however, include the open ended responses.

3) Full Research Summary Report August 23 (PDF file) - This is the full 166 page report generated through Survey Monkey with all of the responses by question as well as all of the open ended responses.

4) Survey Summary for Additional Respondents - These are additional responses from those who took the survey after it was officially ended.

5) Research priorities sorted by EAA/T roles