American Hippotherapy Association

Name

American Hippotherapy Association

Legal name

American Hippotherapy Association, Inc.

Website

https://americanhippotherapyassociation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education and Professional Development for Therapy Providers

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fitness & Exercise Training Education (Strength, Cardio, Mobility) (EDAAAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equine Care & Stable Management (EDAOAOAE), Equine Rehabilitation, Layup & Retirement Facilities (AFAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Hippotherapy education
• Continuing education courses
• Equine-assisted therapy
• Professional certification training
• Therapy membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: Revenue from continuing education courses including Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Part I (webinar $795 member/$895 non-member; on-site $975 member/$1,075 non-member) and Part II ($1,225 member/$1,325 non-member). Includes ASHA and AOTA CEUs.
2. Professional Membership: Annual individual memberships: Professional ($115/year), Supporting ($55/year), Student, and Lifetime ($2,500 one-time). Benefits include course discounts, research database access, directory listings, newsletter, and EQUILIBRIUM magazine.
3. Facility Membership: Annual facility memberships ($250/year) required to host AHA, Inc. courses. Includes member rate registration, website directory, and EQUILIBRIUM advertising.
4. International Conference: Biennial international virtual conferences (scheduled for March 2026). Revenue from registrations plus member conference discounts.
5. EQUILIBRIUM Magazine: Official publication of AHA, Inc. provided as part of membership. Article submissions count toward continuing education hours for HPCS and AHCB certification renewals.
6. Donations and Fundraising: 25th Anniversary 'Forging New Pathways' campaign aiming to raise $100,000 ($25,000/year for 4 years). Tax-deductible donations as 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AHA, Inc. provides standardized continuing education courses (Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Part I and Part II, Fundamentals of Equine Movement, and the Connection Course Series), professional and facility memberships, biennial international conferences, EQUILIBRIUM magazine, and a Find a Therapist directory for licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists who incorporate hippotherapy into clinical practice. The organization also produces the AHA, Inc. Conceptual Framework for Hippotherapy and standardized terminology documents that underpin evidence-based use of equine movement as a treatment tool.

Product overview

The American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. offers a portfolio of educational products for licensed healthcare professionals who incorporate equines and equine movement in therapy services. The core educational offerings include the Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Part I and Part II foundation courses (available in webinar and on-site formats), the Fundamentals of Equine Movement course, and the Connection Course Series (The Core Connection, The Horse Connection, The Neuro Connection, The Sensory Connection, The Treatment Toolbox). Additional products include EQUILIBRIUM magazine (official publication), the International Biennial Virtual Conference, the Find a Therapist Directory, and Professional and Facility Membership tiers. The organization operates as a continuing education provider approved by AOTA and ASHA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EQUILIBRIUM: The official publication of the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc., featuring articles from the therapy community, research critiques, and clinical insights.

Products and services

• Hippotherapy Treatment Principles - Part I

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ research articles in peer-reviewed publications support hippotherapy efficacy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Hippotherapy Certification Board (AHCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHCB serves as the certifying body for the industry. Endorses voluntary, periodic certification by examination for professionals who use hippotherapy in practice. AHA, Inc. courses are prerequisites for AHCB certification exams.
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education (Provider #11414). AOTA has provided letter of support for hippotherapy as within OT scope of practice (2011).
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPTA has provided letter of support recognizing hippotherapy as within PT scope of practice (2012). AHA, Inc. works with state PT boards for CE approval.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA, Inc. is an ASHA Approved Continuing Education (ACE) provider. ASHA has provided letter of support for hippotherapy as within SLP scope of practice (2017).
• PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPATH Intl. leads advancement of professional equine-assisted services with standards and credentialing. AHA, Inc. was first section of NARHA (now PATH Intl.) in 1993.
• Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International (HETI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational not-for-profit organization with members in over 45 countries. Facilitates worldwide collaboration in equine assisted activities and therapies.
• Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding for rigorous ethical research on horse-human interactions. Listed as research funding resource on AHA, Inc. website.
• Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit funding and sharing scientific research on positive health impacts of companion animals. Listed as research funding resource.
• ASPCA Right HorseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram aimed at massively increasing horse adoption in the US. Works to elevate equine adoption organizations and build demand for adoptable horses.
• Horses for Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit advocacy organization raising awareness and supporting programs incorporating horses in mental health services. Provides educational resources and connections to training pathways.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Direct peers

• EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association): Provides certification and standardized education for equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development. Operates a similar membership and credentialing business model to AHA but focuses on mental health and learning applications rather than PT/OT/SLP therapy.
• HETI (Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International): International federation with members in 45+ countries that facilitates worldwide collaboration in equine-assisted activities and therapies. Functions as the international counterpart to AHA in promoting standards and education for equine-assisted therapy.
• PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International): The leading US professional association for equine-assisted services, providing standards, credentialing, and accreditation. AHA was originally the first section of NARHA (now PATH Intl.) in 1993, making it the broader parent professional body that AHA complements with its specialized hippotherapy focus.
• American Hippotherapy Certification Board (AHCB): The certifying body for hippotherapy professionals that administers the Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist (HPCS) exam. Tightly coupled with AHA through course prerequisites for certification, making it a direct operational peer in the hippotherapy credentialing ecosystem.

Others

• Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF): Provides funding for rigorous ethical research on horse-human interactions and is listed as a research funding resource on AHA's website. A research-enabling partner in the equine-assisted therapy ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.
• Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI): Nonprofit funding and sharing scientific research on positive health impacts of companion animals. Listed as a research funding resource on AHA's website and serves as an ecosystem partner supporting the broader evidence base for animal-assisted therapy.

Emerging players

• Horses for Mental Health: Nonprofit advocacy organization raising awareness and supporting programs that incorporate horses in mental health services. Shares the equine-assisted therapy education space with AHA but focuses on mental health rather than physical/speech therapy, representing an emerging adjacent segment.

Broad incumbents

• MedBridge: A large online continuing education provider for PT, OT, and SLP professionals offering thousands of courses. Much broader curriculum portfolio with significantly greater scale, competing for the same CE budget that AHA members allocate, but without AHA's specialized hippotherapy focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles7 records

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