Includes bibliographical references (p. 505-604) and index.

Introduction -- Section one: Historic to current : the evolution of EFMH/ES: Co-evolution : a brief history of the horse/human relationship ; The ancients : discovering the healing potential of the horse in myth and story ; Transformation : the birth of equine facilitated mental health and educational services ; Historical and current considerations for the working horse -- Section two: The healing nature of horses: The horse ; Communication ; Relationship ; Development of self through horse-person-ship -- Section three: Overview of theoretical, ethical, and educational aspects of providing an EFMH/ES method: Overview of theoretical perspectives ; Ethical considerations for EFMH/ES ; Cross-training and personal growth -- Section four: Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Educational Services : methods of theory and practice: Equine facilitated psychotherapy ; Equine facilitated counseling ; Equine assisted psychotherapy ; Equine facilitated brief intensives ; Equine facilitated learning ; Equine assisted education ; Equine facilitated professional coaching ; Equine facilitated human development -- Section five: Conclusion: Education, training and research ; A vision for us all -- Appendixes: Appendix A: Interview questions for theoretical concepts ; Appendix B: Questionnaire ; Appendix C: Responses to terminology question : horse as tool or horse as co-facilitator? ; Appendix D: Further resources.