A equoterapia contextualizada sob os aspectos psicossocial e zootécnico

Abstract

Throughout history it was possible to observe that the relationship between man and horse evolved to the point of not being limited only to work or sport activities, and from the first contacts we observed anatomical and behavioral factors for different purposes. What classifies the horse as one of the most suitable animals to meet the special needs that affect the man, this practice is now known as hippotherapy. The Cavalry of the Military Police of Ceará in addition to producing, taming and training horses for patrolling, also returns to its use for social purposes, being the Center for Equine Therapy of the PMCE one of them. The main objective of this work was to address the psychosocial aspects reflected in equine therapy practitioners and the zootechnical aspects of horse breeding that are used in the treatment, the external characteristics of the animals. During this work it was possible to add theoretical and practical knowledge in equideoculture from the observation of the sessions of equine therapy and the activities inherent to each type of special need, besides monitoring the evolution of certain practitioners, in partnership with the team of mediators. It was possible to evaluate external and behavioral characteristics associated with dressage of the animals in service in the CEqPMCE.