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Equine, Riding Therapy for Children with Disability Ecuador

 

Description

We are a non-profit organization that offers "Integral Rehabilitation" based on the hippotherapy. In this case, the horse is used as a therapeutic tool to help children and young people with mental and physical disabilities. Because of the three-dimensional movement of the horse, the patient receives a sense of balance, coordination, orientation […]

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Dates of program:
Year round

Duration of program:
1 week minimum

Age requirement:
Adults of both sexes 18+

Cost:
Inscription: 280 Euros. Accommodation: 80 Euros per month. The fee includes: introduction to the hippotherapy; accommodation in the volunteer house; internet access (Wi-Fi); once weekly transportation to a shopping centre; Foundation t-shirt; certificate of participation. (The fees are discounted for VLA members, saving 20 Euros per month). Transfer from the airport is optional (15 Euros during the day, 30 Euros from 6pm onwards and on weekends). The volunteers have to pay for their own meals. The volunteer house has a fully equipped kitchen, so that the preparation of meals is possible.

Other information:
One of our staff will pick you up at the airport if you opt for a transfer, holding a sign that says your name.


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