American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. Find a Therapist Directory

The Find a Therapist Directory on the AHA, Inc. website offers the public a list of therapists & therapy assistants who are members of AHA, Inc. and incorporate hippotherapy as a treatment tool in their practice.

The individuals who are listed MUST meet ONE of the following requirements: 

  • Completion of the AHA, Inc. Foundation Course (Hippotherapy Treatment Principles- Parts I and II) within the last 5 years (the prerequisite courses to sit for the AHCB Hippotherapy Certification Exam)
    OR

  • AHCB Hippotherapy Certified- this indicates the clinician has taken the AHA, Inc. Foundation Course and demonstrates educational achievement in the use of equine movement in therapy practice.

    OR

  • HPCS  Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist- this is an advanced credential that validates the clinician’s extensive knowledge, clinical reasoning, and expertise in the use of equine movement in therapy practice

If a therapist or therapy assistant meets the requirements and desires to be listed, they will indicate this with their membership application and/or membership renewal. Proof of licensure, certification, or certificates from the AHA, Inc. Foundation Course will be required. For the 2026 Membership year, please utilize this form for directory inclusion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwIVtvccxv7_LEYBRxz487IPSGc0-QujmmyAo9sKHU7C0Xog/viewform

Are you interested in learning more about the certification process?
Please visit the American Hippotherapy Certification Board website to learn about testing requirements, pricing, upcoming testing periods and to verify therapist certification.

It will be the responsibility of the listed individual to contact the AHA, Inc. office to keep the information updated
(e.g., change of name or address, or added certification).