HHRF Committees & Volunteers

Hallie Sheade

Dr. Hallie Sheade holds a PhD in Counseling from the University of North Texas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S). Dr. Sheade also holds PATH Intl. credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL). Her practice, Equine Connection Counseling, has provided over 7,500 sessions of equine-assisted counseling, specializing in military and at-risk youth clients. Other professional interests include trauma, multicultural and diversity competency, counselor education and training, equine welfare, and ethical issues in equine-assisted counseling and psychotherapy. She pioneered the Relational Equine-Partnered Counseling and Equine-Partnered Play Therapy approaches for equine-assisted counseling and psychotherapy. Dr. Sheade is passionate about training and educating others in the field of equine-assisted counseling and psychotherapy. She is the author of textbook, Healing Through Horses: Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has also presented as numerous professional conferences, co- authored peer review articles, and provides training and consultation for interns and other professionals. She currently serves on PATH Intl.'s Health and Education Advisory Committee and Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, and is a Faculty Candidate for the ESMHL workshop.

“Research is critically-needed in the equine-assisted services industries in order to increase accessibility to services, develop and implement ethical practices, and provide effective services. Rigorous research is an important component in ensuring that these services not only meet the needs of clients but are sustainable and promote a mutually-beneficial human-equine relationship.”