Certification & Training

The Certification & Training category is your guide to the education pathways that shape safe, high-quality equine-assisted services. These articles explain how instructor certifications, clinical training programs, continuing education, and specialized credentials work — and how they differ across adaptive riding, equine-assisted learning, mental-health models, and hippotherapy practice.

Each piece breaks down prerequisites, costs, time commitments, required skills, and how to choose a program that aligns with your goals, whether you’re pursuing a professional credential or simply want to understand what “qualified” means in this field. Clear, practical explanations help you compare organizations, understand levels of training, and navigate your next steps with confidence.

This category supports future instructors, clinicians, volunteers, and informed families who want to recognize reputable training and the standards behind safe equine-assisted programs.