Engela Young started SATRA in 1996 when she was frustrated that, despite working with a full multi-disciplinary team, she still experienced a lack of success in some of her patients until she investigated the use of horses in her therapy. Immediately her success rate improved.She developed a unique program incorporating the therapeutic value of horse riding with amazing results. She traveled to Australia, England, and the United States to compare this unique new form of therapy with other countries.

Who can benefit from Therapeutic Horse-riding?

About SATRA Courses

SATRA IS CURRENTLY PRESENTING INSTRUCTORS 1, 2, AND LEVEL COURSES THAT ARE INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED. WE ARE AWAITING THE NEW CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023.

  • Level 1 is open to riding schools and people who want to work more therapeutically.
  • Individual persons may be selected on merit, however, the prospective student must show some riding ability.

DURATION OF THE LEVEL 1 COURSE:

DURATION OF COURSE:

It is a part-time course that is done over a year.

  • The course starts with a three-day week block at SATRA’S premises including classes and practical sessions
  • 3 Assignments must be submitted during the first 6 months
  • After 6 months, exams take place over 2 days
  • 3 Assignments must be submitted during the last 6 months
  • The final examination will be at the end of the 12 months
  • At least 25 hours practicals should be done by the student during the 12 months
  • The course is presented in Afrikaans and English

THE LEVEL I COURSE

The course starts with a three-day theory block, including practical sessions.  The following is covered in the first three days:

  1. The Neuro-physiological background and the connection to therapeutic horse-riding.
  2. Practical sessions.
  3. Business module and writing a business plan.
  4. Safety and medical management.
  5. Communication skills.
  6. Veterinary issues.
  7. Music therapy.
  8. The lesson plans.

The Level 2 course:

LEVEL 2 COURSE (LEVEL 2/3 INCLUDES EVERYTHING ON A HIGHER LEVEL).

  • MODULE 1 – THERAPY
  • MODULE 2 – EQUINE SKILLS (CARING FOR HORSES AND RIDING ABILITY)
  • MODULE 3 – BUSINESS
  • THE LEVEL 3 COURSE:
  • Practical hours should be done in all the areas covered in the first and second year and written and oral- examinations at the end of the second and third years. A research study on Level 3 is recommended.

NON PROFIT CERTIFICATE

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