Lena Kreuzer studied Biological Sciences (University of Konstanz) and carried out her Master Thesis at the Messerli Research Institute in the Department of Comparative Medicine (University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna). Currently, she is completing Social Pedagogy Studies (iba, Nürnberg) and a Training in Therapeutic Riding (DKThR) alongside working in a Center for Therapeutic Riding (Lebenshilfe im Nürnberger Land e.V.).

Anna Naber is a Clinical Psychologist, Riding Therapist (OKTR, OEPS) and Biofeedback Therapist. She provides Equine-assisted Therapy at Lichtblickhof (Ray Of Hope Farm), which is a Children's Hospice based on Therapy with Animals. Research interests: Equine-assisted therapy, Human–horse Interaction, Psychophysiology.

Roswitha Zink is a Psychotherapist, Riding Therapist and Therapy Horse Trainer (ÖKThR, ÖPS). She studied Biology and Psychology and is Head of the Children's Hospice with Animals Lichtblickhof, where Animal-assisted therapy with Cats, Rabbits, Sheep, Dogs and Horses is carried out. Additional Activities: former Executive Committee Board Member HETI (the Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International), Member of IAHAIO (International Association of Human–Animal Interaction Organizations), Head of Animal Science Center Vienna.

Lisa Maria Glenk has a Background in Molecular Biology and Veterinary Science. Her Research Interest is centered on Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, Psychophysiology, Human–animal Interaction and Emotions. She is currently lecturing at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Interdisciplinary Master's Program in Human–Animal Interactions) and the University College for Agricultural and Environmental Education (Green Care Master's Program). Additional Activities: Certified Biofeedback Practitioner, Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®) Provider, Science Communicator, Animal-assisted Services Professional, Scientific Advisory Board Member of the "Qualitätsnetzwerk Schulbegleithunde", Reviewer for the International Society of Animal-Assisted Therapy (ISAAT).