Equestrian Therapy

Equestrian Therapy

Provider: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP INTERNATIONAL

The organization provides services for people of all ages who have disabilities, including physical, emotional and learning disabilities. Services include equestrian therapy, equestrian therapy volunteer opportunities and licensing/certification/accreditation. There are no geographic restrictions.

The organization provides accreditation of individual riding centers equestrian therapy at affiliated local riding centers; oversight of industry standards of equestrian therapy; recruitment of equestrian therapy volunteers; and training of therapeutic riding instructors, nationwide through affiliated equestrian centers.

The programs offered at accredited equestrian therapy centers equine-assisted activities that have been found to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, and motor development as well as emotional well being. Centers are independently owned and operated; however all member centers are required to have NARHA certified riding instructors and to abide by all NARHA standards which have been established to ensure safe, quality equine assisted activities. Standards include a referral from a doctor or therapist working in conjunction with the therapeutic riding instructor to provide safe and productive activities. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call the main number for information about equestrian therapy; to apply for accreditation as a therapeutic riding center; to inquire about becoming a licensed therapeutic riding instructor or for a referral to a local center.

To enroll for equestrian therapy call the closest site directly to apply. A referral from Regional center, personal doctor or therapist is required for most applicants; supervising medical personnel should be involved in the design of individual therapy programs. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE Fees vary. Some scholarships may be available.
Application Procedure
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Address

8670 Wolff Ct., Ste. 210

Westminster , CO 80031 (Physical)

Get directions

P.O. Box 33150

Denver , CO 80233 (Mailing)

Service hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, MST.

Information Only

(800) 369-7433

Service/Intake and Administration

(303) 452-1212

FAX

(303) 252-4610

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