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HETI is a non-profit membership organisation providing research, education and connection for EAS.

HETI forms worldwide links between countries and centers offering equine assisted activities and assists in the development of new programs worldwide. HETI strives to offer the most up to date educational information available. A bibliography and an extensive Directory of Education and Training, which lists seminars, workshops and certification courses that our members offer are continuously upda

ted. HETI supports high standards of protection and training of horses involved in the activities. HETI's members adhere to the most stringent standards of safety and competency and are dedicated to excellence in the field of Therapeutic Riding.

21/08/2026

The field of Equine Assisted Services has changed enormously over the past few decades. Research is stronger. Education is developing. Horse wellbeing has moved much closer to the centre of our thinking.

But where do we go from here?

At the HHRF–HETI–CZU Prague 2026 International Symposium, Tamara Merritt from Hearts & Horses, USA, will invite us to look both backwards and forwards in her presentation:

Looking Back to Move Forward: The Next Chapter of Equine-Assisted Services

Drawing on the development of the profession and themes emerging throughout the symposium, Tamara will explore how research, education, collaboration, innovation and horse wellbeing have shaped Equine Assisted Services — and what may shape the next chapter.

It is also a reminder that the future of this field will not be created by one organisation, profession or country.

It will be built through collaboration, curiosity and a willingness to keep learning from each other.

📅 19–20 September 2026
📍 Prague, Czech Republic
💻 Attend in person or join online via live stream

Programme and registration:
https://www.horsesandhumans.org/prague-symposium

20/08/2026

What is HETI Federation?

At its heart, HETI Federation is about Equines, people, connection and collective action.

We bring our community together to share knowledge, support one another, strengthen collaboration and help shape the future of the sector.

Swipe through to discover who we are, what we do and why our work matters.
If you're part of the HETI community, we'd love to hear from you:
what does being part of HETI Federation mean to you?

18/08/2026

Interested in joining the HETI Executive Committee?

We’re inviting HETI Federation members who are interested in contributing to the future direction and work of HETI to register their interest in joining the HETI Executive Committee.

The formal call for nominations will open on 1 September, but we’re encouraging interested members to register their interest before then.

Once you register your interest, you’ll receive further information about:
• The role of an Executive Committee member
• The responsibilities involved
• The nomination process

If you’re interested in getting involved and helping shape the future of the HETI Federation, we’d love to hear from you!

Register your interest by 30th August by emailing the HETI office:
[email protected]

17/08/2026

🎤 Want to know who you’ll meet at the HHRF, HETI & CZU International Prague Symposium?

Explore the full speaker profiles, presentation abstracts, and video invitations here:
https://hipoterapie-kurzy.com/hhrf-conference-speakers/

There is still time to join us in Prague — or online via live stream — on 19–20 September 2026.

12/08/2026

🌍 Can't travel to Prague? You can still be part of the symposium.

The HHRF, HETI & CZU International Prague Symposium is available in both in-person and live-stream formats, making it possible to join this international event from anywhere in the world.

Whether you attend in Prague or online, you'll have access to keynote presentations, lightning rounds, expert panels, and discussions with leading international speakers. If you're joining us in person, don't miss the social programme and networking opportunities that make this symposium even more special.

📅 **19–20 September 2026**
📍 Prague, Czech Republic
💻 **Live Stream available worldwide**
🗣 **All presentations in English**

Register today:
https://www.horsesandhumans.org/prague-symposium

11/08/2026

🌟🌟🌟Webinar announcement🌟🌟🌟

We're delighted to have Lina Cavaller join us on the 14th September at 5pm CEST to explore what horse facial expressions can tell us about how our horses are feeling.

This is guaranteed to be a very interesting webinar so make sure you join us!!

If you're a HETI member, simply log into your account to register. If you're not a member, why not consider joining HETI or utilising our 3 month free trial.

For more information on this webinar, visit: https://hetifederation.org/webinar/horse-facial-expressions/

10/08/2026

📚🐴 A young person is much more likely to learn when learning feels meaningful, practical and worth showing up for.

At Brook Hill Farm in the USA**, that principle has been put into practice for more than two decades through an Equine Assisted Learning programme for young people at risk of leaving school early.

At the HHRF–HETI–CZU Prague 2026 International Symposium, Professor Jo Anne Miller will present:

Reading, Riding, and Arithmetic
Applying Equine-Assisted Learning: A Program for At-Risk Youth

Students partner with rescue horses while developing resilience, social-emotional skills and learning strategies. Academic concepts are integrated into mounted activities and then connected back to classroom learning with a licensed teacher.

And the outcomes are remarkable.

By 2026, **143 young people had completed the programme — and every one of them graduated from high school.**

Among the 86 students followed between 2008 and 2022, 100% graduated on time and continued into post-secondary education or technical job training.

In her presentation, Jo Anne will share how this programme works, what has been learned over more than 20 years, and how Equine Assisted Learning can become part of a meaningful educational pathway for young people at risk.

📅 **19–20 September 2026**
📍 **Prague, Czech Republic**
💻 **Attend in person or join online via live stream**

Programme and registration:
https://www.horsesandhumans.org/prague-symposium

06/08/2026

We recently had a fantastic webinar with Alla Bochevar, PhD, hippotherapist and founder of SHINE I Center of Psychology and Self-Development. During this webinar, Alla outlined the lengths her organisation have to go to in order to provide safe, effective services for military personnel and veterans whilst continuing to experience active war.

This webinar is available for free to HETI members, through the member's area of the website and is available to purchase through the HETI store:
https://store.hetifederation.org/product-category/webinars/

05/08/2026

No dia 30 de Julho foi o 1° encontro HETI das pessoas de lingua portuguesa, com o título de Vínculos em Português, coordenado por Helena Costa, de Portugal e Vera Horne, do Brasil.🇵🇹🇧🇷

Contando com o integral apoio da HETI, foi um momento de partilhar, conectar e trocar experiências na área dos Serviços Assistidos com Equinos (SAE).

A proposta do encontro foi a de reforçar a missão de colaboração da HETI e confirmar o conceito trazido pelo termo SAE, de uniāo de todos os métodos e terminologias utilizadas pelo mundo, com objetivos semelhantes: Reabilitação e Educação com a assistência dos cavalos🫂🧡🐴

O evento contou com a presença de mais de 50 participantes, sendo profissionais de Portugal, do Brasil e uma representante da Argentina, entre terapeutas ocupacionais, psicomotrocistas, treinadores e coaches, enfermeiros, psicólogos, psiquiatras, veterinários, professores, fisioterapeutas e presidentes de associações nacionais, e outros.

Um muito obrigada a todos que participaram deste encontro da HETI em português! Foi um momento fantástico de conexão entre todos os participantes e coordenadoras.

Novos temas já foram propostos pelo grupo e para que os próximos encontros tenham o mesmo sucesso deste primeiro: Nao te esqueças: "se estás a trabalhar na área, ÉS IMPORTANTE! 💪.. JUNTA-TE A NÓS nos Vínculos em Português!

Próximo encontro será no mês de setembro. Por isso, continuem a acompanhar as redes sociais da HETI para terem as informações atualizadas e não esqueçam que tornando-se membros da HETI 😉 descobrirão muitas outras oportunidades a respeito de tudo o que se passa no mundo dos SAEs🐴🫂

Você pode assistir à primeira reunião pelo canal do HETI no YouTube:
https://youtu.be/bwDycBKT6VM

04/08/2026

🐴 Can Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy support psychological stabilisation during addiction treatment?

In this video, Štěpán Zítek, PhD, invites you to join his presentation at the HHRF–HETI–CZU Prague 2026 International Symposium:

The Influence of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy on the Psychological State of Patients with Addiction

Štěpán will present findings from a controlled study conducted with 68 hospitalised patients receiving addiction treatment at Kosmonosy Psychiatric Hospital in the Czech Republic.

The research examined the effects of a structured four-week Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy programme on anxiety, depressive symptoms, perceived stress and physical manifestations of anxiety.

Participants receiving Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy showed significant improvements across all psychological measures assessed within the group. The findings suggest that even a brief programme may complement conventional psychiatric care and support emotional regulation, stress management and adaptation to the recovery process.

📅 19–20 September 2026
📍 Prague, Czech Republic
💻 Attend in person or join online via live stream

Programme and registration:
https://www.horsesandhumans.org/prague-symposium

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