SCIENCE RESEARCH
Taryn spent a year of her life working on a science research paper called “Measuring Stress and Immune Response in Students Following Interaction with a Horse.” This study scientifically explored the physical health benefits of being with horses. Her subjects in the study showed reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol and increased levels of the antibody immunoglobulin-A. Her research earned the United States Navy Science Achievement Award and continues to buttress equine therapy groups today.