Since 1993, the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. (AHA) has played a vital role in the success of many of NARHA’s programs and services. The NARHA-AHA partnership reflects the unity of two organizations that share a desire to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. To further enhance that relationship, in 2004 AHA became NARHA’s first Affiliate partner. NARHA Affiliate Partners are non-commercial organizations that share NARHA’s vision and support NARHA’s mission. This partnership was developed with the idea that kindred relationships lead to a unity of purpose and encourage collaborative opportunities.

NARHA and its Board of Trustees are enthusiastic about the first NARHA Affiliate Partner and supports AHA in their vision and dedication to the development of medical professionals serving our communities.

AHA promotes the use of the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy in physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions for people living with disabilities. AHA’s mission is:

The American Hippotherapy Association is a membership organization that promotes hippotherapy through the professional growth of physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists interested in using the movement of the horse as a strategy in treatment.

To learn more about AHA, please visit their website: www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org 

For information about becoming a NARHA Registered Therapist, click here.

AHA Membership has its privileges… Are you a member of AHA? Did you know that in addition to AHA’s membership benefits, AHA members receive great NARHA benefits too?

As a member of AHA, you can receive NARHA member registration rates on NARHA Regional Conferences and the National Conference & Annual Meeting! For more information, click here to view the NARHA Conference page.

AHA members can join NARHA as a new Individual Member for the introductory price of $30! You get all the same great benefits as NARHA Members including access to the members-only website, merchandise discounts, newsletters and much more. Please click here to view all of the benefits NARHA offers. It’s easy to join! Click here to download a special AHA/NARHA membership application, call our easy and convenient Fax on Demand System at 303-457-8496 and request document # 157 or call 1-800-369-7433 to speak with a customer service representative. We look forward to welcoming you as a new NARHA member!

Offer Restrictions: Applies to NEW Individual Members only; offer does not apply to renewals. Voting privileges are not available for the first year of membership.