An Evaluation of the Horse Powered Reading® Retreat Program

Horse Powered Reading® (HPR) is an equine-assisted learning program that integrates social-emotional learning with literacy skills for K -12 students. Utah State University (USU) Extension faculty held a one-day retreat to pilot the HPR program with children aged 5–17. Evaluation results showed improvements in youth’s reading skills, self-efficacy, and emotional well-being.

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Journal
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Published
2025-03-28
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https://doi.org/10.59620/2995-2220.1088
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Digital Accessibility for Disabilities
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An Evaluation of the Horse Powered Reading® Retreat Program

Timothy Allan, Allison Garlick, Makenna Pahlke
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Digital Accessibility for Disabilities
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An Evaluation of the Horse Powered Reading® Retreat Program

Timothy Allan, Allison Garlick, Makenna Pahlke
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Abstract

Horse Powered Reading® (HPR) is an equine-assisted learning program that integrates social-emotional learning with literacy skills for K -12 students. Utah State University (USU) Extension faculty held a one-day retreat to pilot the HPR program with children aged 5–17. Evaluation results showed improvements in youth’s reading skills, self-efficacy, and emotional well-being.

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