HPCS is a designation of therapists who have advanced knowledge and experience in hippotherapy. For physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language pathologists who have been practicing their profession for at least three years (6,000 hours) and have 100 hours of hippotherapy practice within the three years prior to application. Application fees apply, and a multiple-choice examination must be passed. For information contact:

Professional Testing Corporation
1350 Broadway - 17th Floor
New York, NY 10018
1-212-356-0660

Or visit: http://www.ptcny.com

CERTIFIED HIPPOTHERAPHY CLINICAL SPECIALISTS

The following people have successfully passed the Hippotherapy Clinical Specialty Certification Examination. These therapists have demonstrated a high level of knowledge in the field of hippotherapy and are thus entitled to use the initials “HPCS” to indicate that they are “Hippotherapy Professional Clinical Specialists.” This certification is valid for five years.

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Jennifer Allen , Smyrna, TN Elizabeth A. Baker, Wrentham, MA Teri J. Barnes, Colorado City, CO Sonja M. Barrera, Deer Park, WA Joann Benjamin, Sherman Oaks, CA Lois J. Brockmann, Newtown, CT Celia Bower, Oak, TX Renee L. Casady, Bellefontaine, OH Karen Chamberlain, Spring City, PA Mary H. Chaplin, Portsmouth, RI Elizabeth B. Chauvot, Berne, NY Bonnie Cunningham, Jeffersonville, NY Eileen Davies, Jacksonville, FL Ellen Erdman, Exton, PA Lori Garone, Redwood City, CA Deborah Gates-Maten, Upper Holland, PA Jann Goodman, Mesa, AZ Darrell Hamill, Issaquah, WA Lisa S. Harris, Lexington, KY Debra L. Hauser, Saline, MI Barbara Heine, Macedon, Victoria, Australia  Pippa Hodge, Langley, BC Carol A. Huegel, Gainesville, FL Carolyn D. Jagielski, Guilford, CT Kathy Kleinhenz, Vacaville, CA Linda Krzaczek, Mullica Hill, NJ Donna J. Maloney, Colorado Springs, CO Nancy H. McGibbon, Green Valley, AZ Sandra H. McCloskey, West Chester, PA Steven G. McKenzie, Bothell, WA Linda Mitchell, Vero Beach, FL Robyn C. Moug, Deer Park, WA Jennifer J. Nuckton, Monterey, CA Bethany L. Nugent, Woodstock, GA Nancy W. O'Meara, Georgetown, TX Beth M. Pastor, Hanover, NH Sarah E. Schmitt, Lebanon, IN Deborah Silkwood-Sherer, DHS, Holt, MI Deborah Sords, Shaker Hights, OH Nancy A. Stellrecht, Sarona, WI Cynthia S. Thomas, Dallas, TX Deborah L. Wald, Eagle, ID Laurel J. Welch, Douglas, MA

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS Ellen J. Bonine, Kirkland, IL Patricia M. Coates, Wellington, FL Rebecca K. Cook, Grass Lake, MI Ellen C. Davis, Pelham, AL Marie Dawson, Canton, GA Chase Doverspike, Cupertino, CA Lisa M. Dreager, Danville, KY Pete J. Dunn, Corvallis, MO Trudy Epstein, Encino, CA Lisa M. Hope, Fort White, FL Lisa M. Kafka, DuPere, WI Peggy E. Keller, Baldwin City, KS Stephanie Kubarth, Racine, WI Lesley L. Lautenschlager, Plainfield, IN Karen McPhail, Hockley, TX Claudia Morin, Grovetown, GA Teresa L. Neese, Olathe, KS Nancy Rawcliffe, Peralta, NM Tami Scotto, OT Ann K. Viviano, Boise, ID Kathryn Splinter-Watkins, Paris, KY Gina Taylor, Bound Brook, NJ Beth A. Wood, Greenwood SC SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS Meredith S. Bazaar, New York, NY Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, Edgewood, NM Becky L. Lundeen, Rice Lake, WI Beth Macauley, Tulsa, OK Ann K. Viviano, Boise, ID

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REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-CERTIFICATION

Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist®

Your Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist Certification is valid for five (5) years. Note that the valid dates are printed on your certificate. At the present time, any ONE of the following options is acceptable for re-certification:

1. Re-take and pass the examination

2. Written evidence of 120 hours of continuing education distributed over the five years, with a relative balance of
   • 50% (60 hours) in education related to equine subject matter: psychology, training, riding skills, etc.
     
   • 25% (30 hours) in education related to direct service in your professional discipline
     
   • 25% (30 hours) in any other subject related to hippotherapy
3. Written evidence of scholarly activity* appropriate to the field of hippotherapy.
   Examples of acceptable scholarly activity include:
   
   • Hippotherapy Faculty in Graduate Education
   • Publication or research of scholarly article in Juried Publication
   • Scientific research related to hippotherapy
   • Teaching/developing courses
   • AHA Approved Course Faculty

*Scholarly activity not specifically mentioned will be considered by AHCB upon written request by the individual. The activity must demonstrate strong knowledge and involvement in the field of hippotherapy.

Application for re-certification must be submitted to AHCB and postmarked by the expiration date of your present certification. It is the responsibility of the Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist to apply for re-certification in a timely manner.

*Failure to apply for re-certification prior to the expiration date on your certificate will necessitate your re-taking the examination.

*Please submit application for re-certification and necessary documentation together in one packet.

An application for re-certification is available online.