1. Running head: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 1
Annotated Bibliography
Dawn M Gibson
Research IP 4
Colorado Technical University

2. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 2
Abstract
Annotated bibliography is like your references, except it has a description of the books, articles,
journals and other sources used. This is alphabetized just like your references. These are used in
your citations that go along with your research. They may be positive or negative towards your
research. They are descriptive, explains how to topic works in the research, and what may be
needed to further your research problems should arrive. These should be qualitative and
quantitative or a mix of both to have a more in depth information.

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Annotated Bibliography
Introduction
The research topic for this project is Horses heal the handicapped. The questions are:
How do they help heal the handicapped? Handicapped means mental, emotional, and physical
issues, for various reasons. Animals have always helped people find a way to heal. This topic
means a lot to me as I have always loved horses. I know how they have helped me, as well as my
clients when I had stables. It is amazing and becoming more popular, but many places cost a lot.
The following annotated bibliography will be information that will help to understand and show
that horse help the handicapped heal and become on level grounds. Their legs, lungs, to walk, jog
or run, to make them feel free from contraptions that restrict movements. They are always there
to “talk” to, they listen and are non-judgmental. Horse move the same way humans do and these
articles say this. The horse help people who are less confident become more confident, they
teach patience because horses may not respond on requests. Handicap, everyone has one, they
just have to find different ways to cope. From experience, there is a connection that is
unexplainable. A girl, with MS, who had trouble walking, would mount a horse using stairs, and
within 10 mins. she seemed like anyone else. Horses like sports will encourage better grades and
discipline.

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References
H.A.L.T.E.R. (2015). 1400 Carolina Country Club Road, Spartanburg, SC. 29302. Retrieved
from http://www.haltersc.org/#!about-us/c1se.
Halter stands for handicapped athletes learning to enjoy riding. Equine therapy program
increases self-confidence and pride. They help to increase strength and balance. Patience
is required and received. Horse help the handicap have a level field.
Null statement: Funds to keep operations running smoothly and to help as many as
possible the blind, wheel chaired bound, MS, and autism.
Lanning, B. A. & Krenek, N. (2013) Guest Editorial: Examining effects of equine-assisted
activities to help combat veterans improve quality of life. [Journal of rehabilitation
research and development], 50(8). vii-xiii, doi: 10. 1682/ JRRD. 2013. 07. 0154.
PATH is much like the Wounded Warriors project. PATH is dedicated to helping
combat veterans. It was originally called Horses for heroes. PATH helps veterans coming
home from combat duty to cope with re-entering civilian life. Horses have always been
used to boost morale. They are also bringing back the mounted police. Therapeutic riding
was first recorded in 1875. A French physician Chassaign stated riding helps certain
neurological paralysis.
PATH uses:
Qualitative data- intervention-post war life
Quantitative data- changes experienced by participants
Questionnaires to participants reveal levels of depression, guilt, loss of interest, and
feeling lost.

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They had programs such as Operations Iraqi freedom, Operation enduring freedom, and
Operation new Dawn.
Horses increased confidence, energy levels, and participation in society
Question included before during and after combat.
Null: small groups, lack of control groups, military veterans do not show true emotions.
Mink, M. (2008) Healing back at “the ranch”. Credit Union Magazine. 74(2).24.
Mink talks how horses help improve lives of the children through therapeutic riding. The
eagle community employs fund raising to donate to Canyon Acres Residential Treatment
center. This is for kids 6 years to 12, who have been abused and neglected. Horses help to
heal and teach the children patience. This helps kids improve mentally and artistically.
Pittman, A. (2012) Rainbow Riders conclude summer with awards ceremony. Retrieved from
http://www.reviewatlas.com/article/20120830/News/308309971.
Rainbow riders explain that horses help heal the handicapped on several levels. Physical
because the horses movements are equal to the humans walk. Emotional and mental
disabilities, because the horse, becomes the feet, for the handicapped rider. On the horse
they become like everyone else, it gives them a more level ground. The horse does not
just help the handicapped but those who are hurting emotionally, physically, and
mentally. The horse does not judge, they except people as they are unconditional love.
The null statement would be funding to keep these stables running and operating. Enough
Volunteers to help run the place.
Ross, K. (1013). Equine center here offers therapy for disabled veterans. Journal of business
(10756124) 28,no.22 : B3. Regional Business News, EBSCOhost (accessed November 1, 2015).

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Free Rein helps people with disabilities/ injuries, to regain strength, confidence, and
balance. Each person has their own schedule. For Free Rein, to become a 501(c03 non-
profit, they have to pass the PATH inspection.
Wounded Warrior Project helps veteran who come back from combat. This restricts kids
under 4 years or under 190 pounds. They are endorsed by St. Luke’s. Children with
autism feel more relaxed and begin to communicate. They have 130 volunteers and 65
riders.
Null: Like the others funding and volunteers are much needed as it keeps them running.
To keep the cost of participants this is very much relied upon. Horses need care,
volunteers to help those who have handicaps. This program covers a wider range of
people. 4 years to older, which people who walk the horse as well as walk by the rider is
needed for some.
Skriloff, D. (2007) Horses can be used for healing. Hudson Valley Business Journal, 18(30), 13.
Skriloff (2007) explains how horses help the handicapped, who suffer from physical and
emotional issues. Lynn Kuropatkin, says she witnesses miracles from those who are
isolated, become more social, those who do not talk, begin to speak. Horses stimulate
through motion. They run with volunteers and explain the history of horses used for
healing. 460 B.C., it was used but took sometimes for it to take hold here, 1950.