Organisations
We have compiled lists of various groups providing or related to Equine Assisted Services in order to help those interested to get involved in practicing, find appropriate governing bodies, or learn more about EAS around the world.
Training
Below is a list of various organisations offering training for individuals starting or growing their professional journeys into practicing EAS.
Festina Lente
Athena Herd
OCN London
Equine Assisted Qualifications
EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)
Path International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship)
IFEEL Method
LEAP
Horse Boy Method
Ulster University
The Horse Course
Equusoma International Equine-Assisted Practice Trainings and Certifications
EAS Providers
There is a wide range of organisations around the globe that are involved in the provision of EAS and/or in spreading awareness. Below are examples of some of these organisations.
Fortune Centre (FCRT)
With Gobaith CIC (Welsh Institute of Therapeutic Horsemanship)
Riding for the Disabled Association
Equine Assisted Services Partnership CIC
The Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International AISBL
Equus Foundation
Racing Hearts
Equine Assisted Wellbeing Institute
Registers
We do not offer any regulation or governance for practitioners, our content is for informative purposes. Below are several of the registers across the UK that do offer this.
The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Equine Activities (ACPEA)
Equine Facilitated Occupational Therapy UK (EFOT)
Human Equine Interaction Register UK (HEIR)
Athena Accredited Practitioner Register (PSA)
Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)