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American Hippotherapy Association

Hippotherapy: occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology with the help of a horse Why the Horse?

The horse’s walk provides sensory input through movement, which is variable, rhythmic, and repetitive. The resultant movement responses in the patient are similar to human movement patterns of the pelvis while walking. The variability of the horse’s gait enables the therapist to grade the degree of sensory input to the patient, and then utilize this movement in combination with other treatment strategies to achieve desired results. Patients respond enthusiastically to this enjoyable experience in a natural setting.

11/21/2025

We are SO excited for our 2026 virtual conference! 🎉🎉🎉

Over three days, participants can expect:

📍Cutting-edge sessions & workshops led by experienced clinicians, covering topics from clinical best practices to the latest research in hippotherapy

📍Global networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and experts around the world, all without the need to travel

📍Continuing education credits - attendees and presenters can earn valuable CEUs to support professional growth and certification maintenance

We are thrilled to announce the following speakers who will join us for this year’s conference:

✨ Pre-Conference Speaker- Gillian Higgins, BSc First Class Honours Degree, BHS Senior Coach, Dip (RM) MSM, ITEC (equine), MCAM, MIAS, MRAMP of “Horse’s Inside Out”

✨ Keynote Speaker- Dr. Dan Manolachescu, veterinarian, ethologist, and lecturer in Equitation Science

✨ Plenary Speaker- Dr. Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, FRCVS

Mark your calendars for this can’t-miss event for anyone passionate about advancing the use of equine movement as a treatment tool globally! 🐴🗺️💻

11/14/2025

2026 is just around the corner which means its time to renew your AHA, Inc. membership!

Your AHA, Inc. membership expires December 31st. Don’t miss out on the benefits that keep you connected, supported, and inspired in your practice.

Renew now to continue enjoying:
* Discounts on educational courses, conferences and AHCB exams
* Access to resources and research
* Networking with fellow professionals
* Advocacy for the growth of the use of equine movement
* Access to bi-yearly Equilibrium Magazine

✨ New! You can now set up auto-renewal so you never have to think about it again!✨

Thank you for being part of this amazing community. We are so excited to share another great year with you!

Visit our website or link in bio to renew today!

11/06/2025

Looking to add some travel to the end of your year?! There are just a FEW spots left for our last in-person course of 2025! We are excited to partner with the USU Equine Experience for a Hippotherapy Treatment Principles- Part I course at their Equine Experience-Wellsville location.

Check the link in our bio or visit our website to sign up for this exciting course today!

10/31/2025

October may be coming to an end, but here at AHA, Inc., we celebrate our PT and PTA professionals who incorporate equine movement into treatment all year long! Thank you for all that you do for your clients!

10/20/2025

Looking to add some AHA, Inc. education to your 2026 calendar?!

Our course calendar is now up on our website and registration is open for courses throughout the year! We are excited to offer our Part I A and Part I B almost every month as well as some on-site courses with our fantastic host sites!

Have you already taken our foundational courses? No worries! We’ve got something for you too! Our course calendar has dates for our Connection Course Series as well as an exciting new business course in January!

Click the link in our bio or head over to our website to add a 2026 aging course (or 2!) today ✍️📚🐴

10/11/2025

There are just 10 days left to sign up for our FREE webinar- Perspectives on Hippotherapy with Live German Translation! 🤩

Join us for our next live webinar where we will discuss a medical model of incorporating hippotherapy into physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services. In the United States, hippotherapy is regarded as a standard therapy practice tool for pediatric and adult populations with disabilities. The context is intended to promote understanding of how medical quality equine movement can be incorporated as a treatment tool into standard therapy services. Content will be presented in English with live German translation.

Visit the link in our bio or head to our website to sign up today! ✍️

Visit the link in our bio or head to our website to sign up today!

09/19/2025

Did you miss out on taking one of our Hippotherapy Treatment Principles-Part I onsite courses this year? We’ll do we have exciting news for you! We just scheduled ONE more course for THIS December in Utah! Sign-ups for this course are live, so head over to our website or the link in our bio to register today!

09/12/2025

Our next live webinar is in 12 days! Join us on September 24th for “The Fundamentals of Equine Movement: Hippotherapy and Beyond” presented by AHA, Inc. Faculty Gina Taylor, MS, OT, HPCS. Geared towards licensed healthcare providers, therapy clinics, families, and community members interested in learning more about the use of hippotherapy as a treatment tool, participants will leave this course with a deeper understanding of equine movement as a tool, finding a qualified practitioner, and accessing next steps for continuing education in order to build proficiency in using equine movement within their services.

Use the link in our bio or visit our website to sign up today!

09/08/2025

Our friends at HHRF are looking for licensed PT’s and OT’s who are research professionals to join their Scientific Advisory Council!

👉 Reach out to Dr. Pebbles Turbeville, CEO of HHRF for more information!

09/06/2025

Time is flying! How is it already the beginning of September!? 🍂🍎🍁 We hope everyone had a great summer! Not only are we gearing up for a busy fall, but we are also in 2026 Conference Planning mode. As we continue to make preparations for our conference in March, we have extended the deadline for our call for presentation proposals to give you an extra couple of weeks to get them in- 2026 Conference proposals are now due September 30th!✨🗓️

We are seeking a diverse range of presentation topics. These include (but are not limited to!): volunteer management, horse handler training, equine welfare, international trends and use of equine movement, therapist success & well-being, and new research!

If this is your first time submitting a presentation abstract or you have questions about your proposal, shoot us an email or DM! 📥 We have mentors who can help prepare and/or refine your submission with you.

09/04/2025

We have a jam packed autumn filled with so many educational opportunities for both members and non-members alike (but AHA, Inc. members get a discount 😉)! Which ones will you be joining us for?! 🍂📚🐴

👉 More info and registration links for all courses can be found in the link in our bio or on our website! ✨

08/30/2025

We’re counting down the days till we get to share our Connection Course Series with you again! There are just SIX days left to sign up for The Horse Connection: Maximizing Your Horse’s Potential, presented by AHA, Inc. Faculty Member Lisa Harris, MSVS, PT, HPCS. This 5-hour online course is designed for individuals interested in learning more about therapy horse training and maintenance. Earning CEUs for your professional organizations is just the icing on the cake!

Visit our website or link in bio to sign up today!

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1001 A E. Harmony Road PMB 12
Fort Collins, CO
80525

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org/

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