Fundacion Cordobesa de Equinoterapia

What Fundacion Cordobesa de Equinoterapia does

Fundación Cordobesa de Equinoterapia is a non-profit foundation headquartered in Córdoba, Argentina, founded in 1989 and legally incorporated in 2001 (Personería Jurídica Nº 007-32362/01; CUIT 30707937471). It provides equine-assisted therapy services to people with disabilities — including children from one year old, adolescents, and adults — delivered through three modalities: Hipoterapia, Monta Terapéutica, and Equitación como deporte. The foundation operates using a proprietary double-riding saddle ("Montura de Monta Doble") with four stirrups, claimed to be the first of its kind globally, designed to allow simultaneous positioning of rider and therapist. Therapy is delivered under the proprietary "Martinez Achaval Concept," which integrates the Castillo Morales, Bobath, and Vojta therapeutic frameworks.

The foundation monetizes through five distinct revenue streams: (1) in-person therapy sessions at its Córdoba facility, run on a continuous intake basis across roughly 11 months per year; (2) international training courses, with 106+ courses delivered across more than 30 countries; (3) global sales of the proprietary double saddle, with 200+ units delivered to therapy centers in 12+ countries; (4) sales of a published methodology book (issued 2015) documenting the approach; and (5) a volunteer program coupled with a padrinazgo (sponsorship) system. The foundation claims to operate without government subsidies, employing six staff, and is led by Prof. Verónica Martínez Achával (President) and Ing. Juan Manuel Ramallo. Its core intellectual property — the saddle design, the integrated methodology, and the founder's 31+ years of practitioner experience — underpins both the clinical service and the international training/export business. Key customers split between individual therapy recipients and families (long-tail B2C), healthcare professionals attending training courses (B2B/B2C professional), and therapy centers purchasing saddles and follow-up training (B2B).

Name

Fundacion Cordobesa de Equinoterapia

Legal name

Fundación Cordobesa de Equinoterapia

Website

https://abcequinoterapia.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Non-profit foundation in Córdoba, Argentina, providing equine therapy for people with disabilities using a proprietary double-riding saddle and the Martínez Achával methodology, monetized via therapy sessions, international training courses, and global equipment sales.

Ownership category

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Product category

Equine Therapy Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Ambulatory & On-Farm Veterinary Services (HLAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equine Care & Stable Management (EDAOAOAE), Equine Hospital & Surgical Services (HLAMABAF)

Keywords

• Equine therapy services
• Therapeutic horseback riding
• Hippotherapy rehabilitation
• Disability therapy programs
• Equine-assisted therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Córdoba

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Therapy Sessions: Individualized therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. Students attend once weekly, 11 months per year. Some scholarships provided through padrinazgo (sponsorship) system.
2. Equine Therapy Courses: International theoretical-practical courses in equine therapy. Virtual course with 5 modules plus optional in-person practical sessions. Conducted in Argentina and abroad (Mexico, Panama, Ecuador). Over 106 courses conducted with participants from 30+ countries.
3. Therapeutic Saddle Sales: Sale of proprietary double-riding saddle with four stirrups. Delivered to 200+ centers in countries including Israel, Italy, Spain, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and France.
4. Book Sales: Sale of 212-page book 'Equinoterapia Concepto Martinez Achaval' covering 27 years of experience, methodology, and techniques. Sent via Correo Argentino domestically and international mail.
5. Volunteer Program: International volunteer program offering accommodation at the center, training, and integration into the work team. Minimum one-month stay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Cordobesa de Equinoterapia operates a model equine therapy center in Córdoba, Argentina, delivering individualized therapeutic sessions (Hipoterapia, Monta Terapéutica, and Equitación como deporte) to children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. The foundation complements therapy with an international theoretical-practical equine therapy course (virtual and in-person), sales of its proprietary double-riding therapeutic saddle, a reference book on the Martínez Achával concept, and a volunteer and practical specialization training program.

Product overview

Fundación Cordobesa de Equinoterapia is a model equine therapy center offering a suite of therapeutic, educational, and equipment products. The core offering is equine therapy services (Hipoterapia, Monta Terapéutica, and Equitación como deporte) delivered through an interdisciplinary team with over 35 years of experience. Complementary products include a virtual/in-person Equine Therapy Course (5 modules with certification), the specialized Montura de Monta Doble (double-riding saddle with four stirrups, the first of its kind globally), the Equinoterapia Concepto Martínez Achával reference book, a volunteer program, and practical specialization training. The center operates without subsidies, maintaining a scholarship program for those in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Montura de Monta Doble (Arnés de Monta Doble con Dos Pares de Estribos): A specially designed saddle for double riding in equine therapy, developed by the foundation, featuring two pairs of stirrups for both student and instructor. It is used in countries worldwide including Israel, Italy, Spain, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and France.

Products and services

• Equinoterapia (Equine Therapy Services) Individual and personalized equine therapy sessions (Hipoterapia, Monta Terapéutica, and Equitación como deporte) for children from 1 year old, adolescents, and adults with disabilities, delivered once weekly over 11 months per year by an interdisciplinary team.
• Curso Internacional Teórico-Práctico de Equinoterapia International theoretical-practical equine therapy course with 5 virtual modules covering equine therapy fundamentals, the Martínez Achával concept, hippotherapy, autism, therapeutic riding, and Down syndrome, plus optional in-person practical sessions and certification upon completion.
• Montura de Monta Doble (Arnés de Monta Doble con Dos Pares de Estribos) Proprietary double-riding therapeutic saddle with two pairs of stirrups, designed for simultaneous participation of student and therapist, featuring handle/arch for palm stimulation, reinforced leather base, padded panel, and adjustable elastic girth; sold to therapy centers worldwide.
• Libro Equinoterapia Concepto Martínez Achával 212-page reference book (22 x 17 cm) with 87 color images and 25 illustrations documenting the Martínez Achával equine therapy concept, work methodology, techniques, and student life stories; serves as a reference for professionals, families, and centers.
• Programa de Voluntarios

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies show equine therapy can improve gross motor function, balance, and participation in daily life for children with cerebral palsy and other motor alterations

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA): US therapeutic riding organization serving children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in providing weekly individual therapy sessions, volunteer programs, and instructor training.
• Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA): UK-based international charity delivering equine therapy to people with disabilities. Comparable global scope, training program, and multi-decade operating history centered on therapeutic riding.
• Green Chimneys: US nonprofit combining equine-assisted therapy with special education and mental health services for children. Comparable in mission (children with disabilities, equine therapy) and multi-revenue non-profit model.
• Mane Stream (formerly Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center): US therapeutic riding center offering adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and instructor training. Directly comparable service mix (therapy + certification) to the foundation's model.
• Cheff Center for the Therapeutic Riding: One of the oldest therapeutic riding centers in the US (founded 1970). Comparable as a long-standing model center combining therapy services, professional training, and proprietary curricula for riders with disabilities.
• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International): US-based leading professional association for equine-assisted therapy. Closest global counterpart — offers center accreditation, instructor certification, and standardized curriculum directly comparable to the foundation's Martinez Achaval concept training and certification.

Regional players

• Asociación Argentina de Equinoterapia (AAE): Argentine national professional association for equine therapy. Comparable as a regional peer offering training, certification, and gathering of equine therapy professionals in the same domestic market.
• Equinoterapia España: Spanish equine therapy organization offering therapeutic riding and training. Comparable regional peer in EMEA serving clients with disabilities through horse-assisted therapy.
• Equinoterapia Chile: Chilean equine therapy center offering therapeutic riding and instructor training. Comparable regional peer providing similar services to people with disabilities in the same Latin American market.

Others

• HETI (Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International): Global federation representing national equine therapy organizations. Comparable as the international umbrella overseeing training standards and conferences relevant to the foundation's international course activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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