Veterinarians must continue learning to adapt to new developments in the field”

Equine-Assisted Interventions has been around for centuries. As early as ancient Greece, horseback riding was recommended to treat and prevent physical and mental ailments. Equine therapy was established in 1900 in the United States and Canada and has been developed and enriched over the years thanks to the contribution of psychology, physiotherapy and pedagogy. 

Throughout the years, the study of this therapeutic specialty has improved and has provided tools to select, train and perfect the horses for positive interventions for the different patient pathologies involved. Equine therapy requires knowledge not only of the horse, but also of its natural behavior, training techniques and management. 

Throughout these weeks, students will develop transversal competences at a theoretical and practical level, specifically in the therapy conducted with different types of patients and in the handling of horses used in AAI. They will have the ability to develop Assisted Therapy methodologies based on specific patient objectives or a systematic methodology that guarantees learning. 

All this, in a 100% online updating program, which will allow students to increase their professional knowledge and grow as veterinarians, while balancing their studies with the rest of their activities. Thus, professionals will be able to grow and position themselves in the field without leaving aside any aspect of their life.

This program is the opportunity you were waiting for to take your career to the next level and become a prestigious veterinarian in a booming sector”

This Postgraduate certificate in Equine-Assisted Interventions offers the characteristics of a high level scientific, teaching, and technological program. These are some of its most notable features: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Breakthroughs in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• Practical exercises where self assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Invest in knowledge and differentiate yourself from the competition by taking this complete academic program”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Veterinary Medicine, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading communities and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and extensively experienced experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies. 

You will have at your disposal a complete compendium of materials in multimedia format that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The content structure has been designed by the best professionals in the Animal-Assisted Therapy sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to veterinary medicine. This ensures that after completing the program, veterinarians will be fully qualified to work in Equine-Assisted Interventions from a multidisciplinary approach that favors both humans and animals. 

This Postgraduate certificate contains the most complete and up to date program on the market”

Module 1. Equine-Assisted Interventions

1.1. Ethology

1.1.1. History of Equine Ethology
1.1.2. Theoretical Ethological Basis
1.1.3. Equine Ethology

1.2. Equine Behavior

1.2.1. Horses in the Animal Kingdom
1.2.2. Equine Breeds
1.2.3. Equine Behavior

1.3. Horses

1.3.1. Horse Breeding
1.3.2. Equine Characteristics
1.3.3. Equine Education

1.4. Types of Horses Used in Assisted Interventions

1.4.1. Selecting Suitable Horses for Assisted Interventions
1.4.2. Horse Characteristics for Assisted Interventions
1.4.3. Horse Training for Assisted Interventions

1.5. Horse Care

1.5.1. Diet in Therapy Horses
1.5.2. Care in Therapy Horses
1.5.3. Education in Therapy Horses

1.6. Horse Training

1.6.1. Therapy Horse Training
1.6.2. Treatment and Ground Training in Therapy Horses
1.6.3. Treatment and Saddle Training in Therapy Horses

1.7. Working Techniques in Horses

1.7.1. Therapeutic Tasks and Activities
1.7.2. Warm Ups and Walks
1.7.3. Relaxation and Breaks

1.8. Cotherapeutic Animals

1.8.1. The Horse in Equine Therapy
1.8.2. Benefits for the Horse in Equine Therapy
1.8.3. Benefits for the Other Animals in Equine Therapy

1.9. Horse Pathologies

1.9.1. Types of Pathologies
1.9.2. Selecting a Horse for each Type of Pathology
1.9.3. Pathologies not Suitable for Equine Therapy

1.10. Horse Equipment

1.10.1. Equine Therapy: Girth and Stable Bridle
1.10.2. Therapeutic Riding: Saddle and Work Bridle
1.10.3. Complementary Equipment according to the Pathology

An academic experience that will lay the foundation for your professional growth”