PULLMAN, WA – Dr. Katy Schroeder, an associate professor of counseling at the University of Iowa, is set to deliver this year’s Distinguished Bustad Lecture at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine on March 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on the Pullman campus.
Her presentation, titled “The Dynamics of Reciprocity: Perspective-Taking in Human-Horse Relationships,” will explore how interactions between people and horses can support mental health for both species in therapeutic settings.
Schroeder’s approach emphasizes the welfare of the horse alongside the benefits to the human participant. Her research has examined women’s trauma recovery, lifestyle interventions for children, and how horses respond to being included in human services.
The Bustad Lecture is named in honor of the late Dr. Leo K. Bustad, a pioneer in human-animal bond research and former dean of the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
The event is part of the college’s annual Spring Conference and is open to students, faculty, practitioners, and the public.
