ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Effects of an Equine-Assisted Riding Program on Motor Performance, Movement Quality, and Well-Being Among Young Inmates.
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Abstract
backgroundEquine-assisted programs have been shown to promote psychosocial outcomes, but quantitative evidence of motor benefits in correctional settings is scarce.
aimThe present study examined the effects of a one-week equine-assisted riding program on riding performance, movement quality, and well-being among young inmates in an open German prison.
methodsTen male participants (24.5 ± 0.71 years) completed a five-day program combining practical riding exercises, cooperative activities, and guided reflection. Riding performance was assessed using standardized expert video ratings based on the German performance testing guidelines on a 10-point scale, movement quality using a semantic differential with bipolar adjective pairs assessing telic and autotelic dimensions on a six-point scale, and well-being using the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. A single-group pre-post repeated-measures design without a control group was applied.
resultsSignificant improvements were found in riding performance for both walk and trot, with large effect sizes (
conclusionsEven a short, experience-focused equine-assisted program can produce meaningful improvements in motor performance, positive movement experience, and well-being in a correctional context. Equine-assisted programs may therefore represent a promising complementary approach to rehabilitation by integrating physical, emotional, and social learning processes.
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