Hosting FAQs
Have there been any other changes to AHA Inc. Course Offerings?
Yes! We have revamped our Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Part I course to better serve our members. The new course is still a 4-day
course, however, the 1st day will be completed online at your convenience. This change was made in
response to attendee feedback. It will help to save attendees money in travel costs/time off and to
reduce the demands on host sites.
In addition, we will be expanding online education offerings and we have several new courses under
development.
We are working hard to offer discipline specific CEUs and to keep our courses as affordable as possible
while maintaining the small course size, hands-on experience and a high faculty/participant ratio for
which AHA Inc. is known.
Why host an AHA, Inc. Course?
There are a lot of reasons why facilities apply to host an AHA, Inc. Course. Some of the most
common are:
● Hosting offers a great opportunity to bring an AHA Inc. Course to your area. This may
reduce travel costs for you or your staff and give you the opportunity to work with the
AHA, Inc. office to secure preferred dates and faculty.
● Hosting a course in your area allows the opportunity to meet therapists nearby, and
network with other therapy clinics.
● Host sites receive education and expert feedback on their facility, horses, horse training
and horse handling from an AHA Inc. faculty member. Hosting is a great learning
experience!
● As compensation for hosting a course, your facility will receive a rental fee from AHA
Inc. In addition, depending on the number of registrants and the course you are
hosting, you may also be eligible for a for complementary course registration for 1-2
staff members or additional compensation of equal value (see below for more details).
● If your facility is approved to host, your facility will be recognized as an AHA, Inc.
approved training site. This will be indicated on the “Find a Facility” section of the AHA
Inc. Website. To maintain this status, your facility must host at least 1 AHA Inc. course
every 2 years.
How will my facility be compensated for hosting an AHA Inc. Course?
For courses that require hands-on interactions with horses, host sites will be compensated at a rate of
$500/day
For courses that require a classroom space but do not require horses, host sites will be compensated at
a rate of $250/day.
Host sites will be given a stipend for food and beverage costs at a rate of $25.00 per participant per day.
In addition, host sites may be eligible for added compensation as follows:
● Level I Hippotherapy Treatment Principles: Limited to no more than 24 participants
o At 15 participants, AHA Inc. will offer the host site 1 complimentary registration or
equal value in compensation (based on the early bird member rate for the course).
o At 20 participants, AHA Inc. will offer a 2nd complimentary registration or equal value in
compensation.
● Level II Hippotherapy Treatment Principles: Limited to no more than 16 participants
o At 15 participants, AHA Inc. will offer 1 complimentary registration or equal value in
compensation.
● Connection courses- Without horses (course size varies)
o At 15 participants, AHA Inc. will offer the host site 1 complimentary registration or
equal value in compensation.
o At 20 participants, AHA Inc. will offer a 2nd complimentary registration or equal value in
compensation.
Can I donate the use of my Facility to AHA Inc.?
Yes! Host sites can help support AHA Inc.’s mission and vision, by opting to donate the use of their
facility for any AHA Inc. course. Facilities that donate the use of their facility will be recognized as an “In
Kind Sponsor” for the course. In-Kind sponsors will receive appropriate recognition for their donation as
well an annual donation letter from AHA Inc.
Can I host an AHA Inc. course as a fundraiser for my non-profit organization?
AHA Inc. is a 501 (C) 3 non-for-profit organization. Our mission is Improve lives by advancing education,
best practices and resources for licensed healthcare professionals who incorporate horses in therapy. To
keep attendee costs as affordable as possible, AHA Inc. courses are not intended to be offered as
fundraising events
If my facility wishes to host a course, who selects the faculty?
Host facilities may indicate their preferred faculty members when applying to host an AHA Inc. course.
The AHA Inc. office will accommodate such requests whenever possible. To view a list of faculty
members and their bios click here
What happens if a course my facility was scheduled to host does not fill?
AHA Inc. reserves the right to cancel any course due to lack of or limited enrollment. If enrollment is
low, AHA Inc. will contact the host site at least 30 days prior to the course to discuss next steps, which
may include options of a modified rental agreement or course cancellation.
What if my facility can only accommodate a small class size?
To host an AHA Inc. Course, it is suggested that your facility can accommodate a minimum of 16
participants comfortably. If you would like to apply to host a smaller course, please contact the AHA Inc.
office.
Who coordinates details and registration under the new process?
Under the new process, the AHA Inc. office will handle all administrative tasks for the course. This
includes contracting for and compensating faculty, marketing and processing all participant
registrations, answering participant questions, verifying participant prerequisite requirements, and
managing all CEU requirements.
What if I have more questions, or I want to host but have special circumstances?
If you have additional questions or have special circumstances but still want to host an AHA Inc. course,
please contact us the office. We hope to be able to work with you.
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