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Equine Therapy

Develop expertise in Module M1 — Equine Therapy Assessment & Client Intake, Module M2 — Equine Therapy Interpretation & Analysis, and Module M3 — Equine Therapy Protocol Design. This comprehensive credential program prepares you to practice as a certified Equine Therapy professional through evidence-based methodologies and practical application.

37 Modules (All Tiers)134 Lessons (All Tiers)8-12 Hours (AFC)6 Credentials AvailableSelf-Paced

What You'll Learn

Upon completion, graduates will be able to:

  • Provide informed, trauma-sensitive equine therapy support
  • Create safe spaces for healing and recovery
  • Develop specialized skills for underserved populations
  • Build a practice rooted in compassion and evidence-based care

Credential Pathway

6 of 6 tiers available for Equine Therapy

1
AFCAccelerated Foundation Credential
2
MDMini Diploma
3
PPDProfessional Practitioner Diploma
4
APDAdvanced Professional Diploma
5
MPDMaster Professional Diploma
6
FPDFellow Professional Diploma

Complete Curriculum

37 modules · 134 lessons
1

Module M1 — Equine Therapy Assessment & Client Intake

Mastering the First Session: Equine Therapy Evaluation, History, and Screening

3 lessons45-55 min
2

Module M2 — Equine Therapy Interpretation & Analysis

Reading Equine Therapy Results Through a Functional Lens

3 lessons45-55 min
3

Module M3 — Equine Therapy Protocol Design

From Assessment to Personalized Equine Therapy Action Plans

3 lessons45-55 min
4

Module M4 — Equine Therapy: The Core Specialty

Deep-Dive Into Equine Therapy Methodology and Practice

3 lessons45-55 min
5

Module M5 — Equine Therapy Practice Launch

Building a Profitable, Ethical Equine Therapy Practice

3 lessons45-55 min

Career Pathways & Earning Potential

Professional opportunities at each credential level

AFC

Entry-level Equine Therapy practitioner, wellness consultant

$35,000 – $55,000/year

MD

Certified Equine Therapy specialist, group facilitator

$45,000 – $75,000/year

PPD

Senior Equine Therapy practitioner, private practice owner

$60,000 – $95,000/year

APD

Advanced specialist, clinical supervisor, program director

$80,000 – $120,000/year

MPD

Master practitioner, training director, expert consultant

$100,000 – $150,000/year

FPD

Fellow, published authority, keynote speaker, academic faculty

$120,000 – $200,000+/year

Practice Modalities

Private 1:1 coaching & consulting
Group coaching programs
Online courses & digital products
Corporate wellness contracts
Clinical & healthcare settings
Speaking & workshops

Included with Your Credential

Group Coaching Sessions
Peer Community Access
Business Launch Guidance
Client Acquisition Framework

Earnings vary by experience, location, niche specialization, and individual effort. Figures represent typical market ranges for certified practitioners in the United States.

Program Methodology

Primary Framework:
R.E.I.N.S.
Secondary Framework:
S.T.R.I.D.E.

Progression Path:

RapportEvaluationInteractionNeurobehavioralSessions

Program Director

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol, MD, RN

Medical Director & Lead Clinical Reviewer

As the Lead Medical Reviewer, Dr. Pinol validates the clinical accuracy, diagnostic safety, and physiological frameworks of all medical tracking protocols taught within the curriculum. She oversees interpretation pathways for advanced endocrinology, complex toxicity, and regenerative therapies.

Program Details

6
Credential Tiers
37
Total Modules
134
Total Lessons
8-12
Hours (AFC)
CollegeCollege of Veterinary Wellness & Animal Sciences
Delivery100% Online
PaceSelf-Paced
Passing Standard70%
AssessmentBoard Examination
Starting at (AFC)$67

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Begin with the AFC Foundation and progress to advanced credentials

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