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Old 25.10.2009, 13:37
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Re: Theraputic Horse Riding?

You want to search for Reittherapie...

One place to look, where you might find more information as to what is required:

http://www.ipth.ch/reittherapie.html

Google brings up several places offering riding-as-therapy in Switzerland.

Some years ago I looked for similar volunteer opportunities, as I used to volunteer with RDA in Hong Kong, working with physically and developmentally disabled children.

Unfortunately, I found that the organizations/riding schools I contacted here required specific qualifications, which I lack - I'm just a person who likes horses and wanted to help kids. But if you were doing this as part of a school experience there might be more flexibility involved - can't hurt to ask.

Good luck with your search - it's a very fulfilling experience.



ETA:

Found this that might be of interest, although I don't know if it is current. But even if not, this might be a place to look for other opportunities:

"Für das Kinderspital Zürich suchen wir ab sofort in das Freiwilligenteam des Rehabilitationszentrums in Affoltern am Albis eine weitere Freiwillige Begleitperson / Pferdeführerin für die Hippotherapie..."

http://www.freiwilligenjob.ch/dnn/Fr...FachstelleKTZH

Last edited by meloncollie; 25.10.2009 at 15:53. Reason: add'l info
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