Aahep: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners

27/02/2026

Thank you Counselling Directory

❓Did you know that Aahep: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners members are recognised by the Counselling Directory❓

Spring is not quite here...yet.

But we are manifesting it 💖

We hope this brightened your day 🌷🌻🌼

JCDecaux

26/02/2026

🟣 AAHEP stands for more than a certificate
✔️ Recognised standards
✔️ Ethical accountability
✔ Structured governance
✔ Public protection

💻 for more information please go to aahep.uk

24/02/2026

Interesting post New Scientist

Thoughts?

Horses use their larynx to make two sounds simultaneously, so they are effectively singing and whistling at the same time.

24/02/2026

Why join Aahep: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners?

✅ Because equine assisted, animal assisted and horticultural practice deserves recognised professional standards

21/02/2026

❓How do commissioners identify safe, credible and professionally accountable equine-assisted services❓

They look for the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Quality Mark — the UK’s recognised benchmark for professional standards and public protection.

The PSA is the UK’s independent statutory body, accountable to Parliament, overseeing accredited professional registers.

Aahep: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners holds a PSA accredited register. This gives commissioners confidence that practitioners:

✅ Meet defined professional and ethical standards
✅ Are subject to independent oversight and governance
✅ Operate within a recognised public protection framework
✅ Are accountable through formal complaints and fitness-to-practise processes
✅ Commit to ongoing professional development

For commissioners, this means:

🔍 Clear, independent assurance
🛡️ Protection of service users and the public
📋 Verified professional accountability
✔️ Confidence in safe, ethical service delivery

Choosing practitioners on a PSA accredited register such as AAHEP supports:

🏛️ Safe commissioning
🤝 Responsible governance
🌍 Public trust and confidence

The PSA Quality Mark is the recognised benchmark.
AAHEP practitioners are part of that trusted framework.

20/02/2026

🎉 Aahep: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners is really pleased to recognise Catherine Rees, founder of The Mindful Yard cic, based in the peaceful Bedfordshire countryside.

🐴🌿Inspired by a lifelong connection with horses and a deep respect for the healing power of nature, Catherine has created a safe and nurturing space where people can slow down, reconnect, and restore balance🐴🌿

Catherine has trained with Athena in and brings a holistic, trauma-informed approach to her work. Catherine is also NLP trained and offers Equine Reiki, alongside equine assisted sessions, nature-based therapeutic experiences, and sound healing 🌱

🐑🐴Working alongside her herd and the gentle presence of sheep Catherine supports women, young people, and families to regulate their nervous systems, build confidence, and reconnect with themselves in a compassionate, grounded way.

🙏 Practitioners such as Catherine reflect the depth, integrity, and professional commitment that underpins the AAHEP community and the wider profession💕

🌿 💻 Learn more about The Mindful Yard CIC themindfulyard.com
🌿 💻 Learn more about AAHEP and Athena:
https://aahep.uk
https://athenaherd.org

20/02/2026

Thank you Michael Kaufmann and Iahaio_official.

❓Did you know that Aahep: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners is a Full Member of IAHAIO and some of the working group papers have been incorporated into the policies that underpin the accredited register❓

We are proud to announce Michael Kaufmann, as he leads our organization as Interim President.👏

Read a quick message from him and click the link in or stories (or below) to become a member today.💚

19/02/2026

Thank you National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society for sharing and we agree that it is great to see the NHS actively encouraging people to seek support for their mental health.

Did you know that the Professional Standards Authority Quality Mark is already widely recognised by commissioners of services and public procurement criteria do specify requirements of being on an accredited register as part of the application process.

NHS England » “NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety

19/02/2026

📣 Student Spotlight & New AAHEP Membership Announcement 🌿🐴

We are delighted to recognise Mollie Mcilvaney, one of the Founders and Directors of Wagtail Equine Therapy CIC, who trained, and continues to train with Athena
the training and education brand of Aahep: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners (AAHEP) as a Student Member of AAHEP.

Mollie brings a strong foundation in clinical and forensic psychology, alongside extensive experience in the charity sector. This underpins the ethical, trauma informed and inclusive approach that sits at the heart of Mollie’s work.

Through their work, Wagtail Equine Therapy CIC delivers programmes supporting young people and adults who are neurodivergent, experiencing mental health challenges, or facing barriers to education and employment. Mollie’s work is rooted in creating safe, relational spaces where both horses and humans are respected as partners in the process of growth and change.

Mollie’s lived experience shapes her vision for Wagtail, making equine-assisted services accessible, person-centred and genuinely transformative, with horses as partners in developing resilience, self-awareness and lasting change.

17/02/2026

Just had to share an Emily Cole Illustrations 💕

How do you like yours?

Happy Pancake Day!🥞

©️Emily Cole Illustrations

15/02/2026

💫Not all registers are equal. And not all practitioners are held to independent standards💫

🌿In a growing field, anyone can claim to be trained. Anyone can create a certificate. Anyone can set up a register🌿

💜But independent accreditation is different💜

📍The Aahep: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners Accredited Register, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, exists to ensure that practitioners meet externally verified standards of training, ethics, safety, and professional accountability.

This matters because clients, families, and organisations deserve to know they are working with practitioners who are properly recognised, accountable, and committed to safe and ethical practice.

Joining the AAHEP Accredited Register shows that you are willing to stand behind your work, meet recognised standards, and be part of a profession built on integrity — not just attendance certificates.

✅It signals professionalism.
✅It builds trust.
✅It protects the public.
✅And it strengthens the future of our field.

If you are serious about your professional practice, applying to join the AAHEP Accredited Register is not just an option — it is a statement.

Please have a look here for all independent accredited registers under the PSA:
👉https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/organisations-we-oversee/our-work-accredited-registers

💻More information can be found at aahep.uk

Professional. Independent. Recognised. Accountable.