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HippoCampus, Institute for Equine-Facilitated Therapy and Equestrian Sports Psychology

We aim to bring people and horses closer together through the development of skills, knowledge, and feeling and the right attitude towards our partner, the horse. We achieve this within equestrian sports, activities, and equine-facilitated therapy (equine mediated activities and therapy).

"The classical training of rider and horse is the foundation, complemented by the science of psychomotorics."

HippoCampus strives to bring people and horses together in harmony through a fruitful dialogue, supporting both to benefit, learn from one another, and experience joy together.

Expert work with people and horses

Equine-Facilitated Therapy Equine Therapy

Equestrian Sports Psychology

Training in Equine Therapy Training Program

We bring science and equestrian practice together

Behind HippoCampus is Dr. Ulrike Thiel with a foundation of fundamental and specialized knowledge, equestrian, psychological, and didactic skills, and over 45 years of experience in training horses and riders, practical implementation, and continuous professional development using modern, scientifically oriented methods, didactics, training, and therapy models for individual students, clients, and participants.

PSYCHOMOTORICS & CLASSICAL

Psychology,
Training theory, sports physiology,
Psychomotorics,
Biomechanics,
Learning theory,
Sports didactics,
and sports psychology of both human and horse guarantee optimal individual care based on personal wishes and capabilities.

We apply this knowledge across various activities at HippoCampus

Overview of our Activities

EQUINE-FACILITATED THERAPY

Training in Equine Therapy SHP-E (NL)
Equine-Facilitated Therapy:
- Developmental promotion
- Orthopedagogical guidance
- Psychosocial support
- Rehabilitation
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy
Continuing education for equine therapists
Group formation and self-experience
Project supervision
Lectures and courses on equine therapy

EQUESTRIAN SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Courses and workshops
Psychomotor development of the rider
Psychomotor development of the horse
Guidance for rider and horse
Rehabilitation for rider and horse
Individual coaching & competition support
Specialized in seat and aid delivery
Lunging & Classical riding
Working with young horses

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If any questions remain unanswered or if you wish to develop a customized program for yourself or a group, please feel free to contact us. We are easily reachable by public transport and by car, close to the A2 motorway toward Eindhoven/Maastricht.

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