2019 Annual Report

American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. T r e a t m e n t w i t h t h e h e l p o f t h e h o r s e

970.818.1322 | www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org | Fort Collins, CO MISSION

Improve lives by advancing education, best

9 practices and resources for licensed healthcare professionals who incorporate horses in therapy.

1 VISION

To have skilled therapy services that incorporate horses readily available to every person who has the potential to benefit.

0 CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY Commitment to the highest standards of personal, ethical, and professional behavior.

ACCOUNTABILITY

2 Commitment to good stewardship, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility.

INNOVATION Promoting advances in treatment and research.

EXCELLENCE Promoting the highest caliber of programs and resources. About the AHA, Inc. The American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. (AHA, Inc.) is a 501C3 non-profit organization, which provides resources and continuing education courses for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology professionals who incorporate equines, equine movement, and the equine environment in treatment. The AHA, Inc. believes that individuals in need of habilitation or rehabilitation are best served by skilled and licensed healthcare professionals. As such, AHA, Inc.’s primary focus is on educating licensed therapists about the inclusion of equines in treatment. In addition, we provide horse handling courses, and numerous resources for administrators, therapy professionals, and the public on treatment incorporating equines, including “Best Practice Statements” for the therapists who incorporate horses in treatment.

The AHA, Inc. that exists today, began in 1987 when a group of dedicated therapists traveled to

Germany. Later, the AHA, Inc. became a section of the 9 North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). In 2003, AHA, Inc. separated from NARHA to incorporate as a separate 501C3 organization.

1 Today our membership is just over 1,000 national and international members. Evidence supporting the use of equine movement in treatment continues to grow, with

eight systematic reviews, 103 peer reviewed articles, and 12 peer reviewed case studies that show support for the use of equine movement on the American 0 Hippotherapy Association, Inc. reference list. 2 OUR PROGRAMS

As a membership organization, AHA, Inc. offers educational resources to our members and the public. The course offerings include both in-person and online training opportunities. Our two foundation courses (Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Part I and Part II) focus on the use of hippotherapy as part of a comprehensive plan of care for patients. AHA, Inc. hosts a Biennial International Conference offering therapists exceptional content, networking opportunities, and the latest updates in research and therapy trends.

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M 0% y e t g T T P t n n O P L li im e i S ci d rt a T u o F fe t p i S p L u S Types of Membership OT- Occupational Therapist PT- Physical Therapist SLP- Speech-Language Pathologist

Professional Developmen t Highlights

Hippotherapy Treatment Principles – Part I 2019 Biennial Conference in 11 courses held Lexington, KY Over 220 total participants 3 1/2 days of offerings 2 international courses conducted 223 conference attendees Saudi Arabia 10 sponsors Greece

Hippotherapy Treatment Principles- Part II 2 Connection Courses held 7 courses held The Business Connection 112 total participants The Sensory Connection 19 total participants

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Networking and partnering with organizations with similar missions and values.

Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (APTA Pediatrics) American Quarter Horse Assn (AQHA) AQHA Foundation American Horse Council (AHC) Certified Horsemanship Association, Inc. (CHA) Horses in Education and Training International (HETI) Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Temple Grandin Equine Center at Colorado State University FINANCIAL STANDING

2019 Income

Other Types of Income

Fundraising 1% 2% Investments 4%

Program/Education 93% FINANCIAL STANDING

2019 Expenses

General Administration 34%

Program/Education 62%

Marketing Projects 4%

Educational Endowment Funds The continuing investment of the Cunningham Mountain Valley Education Endowment with the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado helps our AHA, Inc. (initial investment of $100,100.00) continue to grow. The organization will realize a 4% disbursement of the investment revenue every year if we should wish to withdraw the funds. 2019 DONORS

$500-$999 $250-$499 $100-$249 $50-$99 Dale Brown Karen Renshaw Mary Helene Chaplin Elizbeth Baker Ruth Dismuke-Blakely Kristen Weise Jessica Weingartner Kaitlyn Blair Melanie Dominko-Richards Anonymous Donor Sandra Zaccari Celeste Shrewsbury Nina Ekholm Fry Monica Wu Lori Garone Tina Rocco Sarah-Michelle Senecal

$5-$49

Alan Horowitz Dominique Bostic- Janet Carbone Lisa Harris Pearl Wuebker Alexandra Thompson Arrington Janet Maurantonio Lisa Michaelangelo Priscilla Lightsey Alexis Lopez Donna Snowdon Janet Smaldone Lisa Poe Rebecca Estes Alicia Hammerle Dynamic Strides Janice Buckley Lisa Reynolds Rebecca Henry Allison Wolfe Therapy Jean Terese Tremblay Lisa Vasquez Cummins Rebecca Maidment Alyssa Puts Eileen D'Amico Jenna Weisz Logan Clore Rebecca Martin Amanda Cobb Elaine Mele Jennifer Cryan Lorie Hagl Rebecca Stanley Amanda Pickart Elisa Michaud-Hanson Jennifer Fisher Luisa Rodriguez Rhond Collier Amelia Krebs Elizabeth Carlson Jennifer Howicz Luke Brown Ride On Ranch EAT, LLC Amy Austin Elizabeth Chauvot Jennifer Leigh Lynnae Cummings Ride On St. Louis, Inc. Amy Wright Elizabeth Hale Jennifer Nuckton Margaret Muenzer Rishana Edison Andrea McElroy Elizabeth Morley Jennifer Vale Margarita Fajardo Rita Spears Anne Roemke Elizabeth Pomager Jessica Perkins Maria Herrero Robin Harwell Annie Cardwell Elizabeth Pulliam Jill Norris Marita Wassman Robin Korotki, PT Antoinette Vanderlan Ellen Davis Jillian Kerstetter Marlo Angel Hartman Samantha Petty- April Hallenbeck Emily Amaral Jillian Pelland Marsha Grant Camarillo Ashley Waguespack Emma Hamiruddin Jillian Stewart Mary Dilallo Sandra Redden Becky Mitchum Equest Jordan Johnson Mary Fellenz Sara Gruenwald Bernie DeWit Equestrian Connection Judith Moore Allen Mary Illing Sara Montgomery Beth Ann Kaib Equi-Kids Therapeutic Karen Rogers Mary Shotwell Sarah Drucker Beth Dickson Riding Program Karlie Lindgren Megan Dooley Sarah Long Beth Tromley Equi-librium, Inc. Kassandra Smith Megan Munsell Sarah Niwa Bree Pisacane Equine Assisted Katelyn Schloesser Megan Simcox Shelby St. John Norton Brittany Mordarski Therapies of South FL Kathleen Henne Melanie Dominko- Shining Hope Farms Brooke Whitt Erin Hurley Kathryn Mallon Richards Skyline Therapy Cameron Taylor Erin Silva Kathryn Tracy Melanie Greenwood Services Carlos Fonte Eva Blakely Katie Liebe Melissa Ann Susalka Stacey Hyde-Mecham Carol Samuelson Forward Stride Kaylon Fenner Gingras Staci Quillen Carolyn Ray-Mathena Gabrielle Spangler Kecia Speck Michele Fesenmeyer Stephanie Boyd Carolyne Mainville Georgeann Fitzpatrick Kelley Hulteen Michelle Winer Steven McKenzie Carrie Jacobs Glenn S Cotton Kelley Newman Midland Children's Sumlar Therapy Carrie Nutter Green Hill Therapy Kelly Lynch Rehabilitation Ctr. Services, Inc. Cassandra Hana May Brown KerryAnn Humphrey Molly Lingua Susan Hart Sanders-Holly Hayley Wild Kesti Suggs Molly Lingua Susan Redmond Catharine Luderbaugh Healing Reins TRC Kimberly Desautels Monica Wu Susan Schmieg Chase Doverspike Healing Strides of VA Kristen Wiese Monica Wu Susan Taddonio Christina Foster Heather Ajzenman Kristin Courtney Nancy Hickman Tanya Bordadora Christine Daly Heather Ajzenman Kristin Stange Naomi Dawne Harris Teresa Lloria-Llacer Christine Kraft Heather Ajzenman Lana Afseth Naples Therapeutic Teru Langsdale Christine Sikkema Heather Carr Laura Dennis Riding Center The Root Farm Christy Rew Heather Oman Laura Harris NCEFT Tiffany Quilter Clare Mc Monagle Heather Scholl Laure Lenkey Neita Miller Toby Freeman Colita Messer Heidi Miller Laurel Welch Nicola Staff Tonia Livingston Dan Swanner Heidi Weber Lauren Glascock Nicole Domaschuk Tracey Lewis Dana Hudson Hesper Holland Lauren King Octavia Brown Ute Patrick Danielle Duddy Isabella Margarita Laurie Schick Pam Strain Vera Lilistrand Dawn E. Speece Rosnes Linda Chapman Pamela Upgren Vicky Carregal Debra R. Hoffman Jackson Hole Lindsey Gendreau Patricia Evans Vicky Terpoorten Debra Sandy Therapeutic Riding Lisa Devine-Keenan Patricia Little Soldier Wanda Borganelli Diane Hopkins Assoc Lisa Harris Paul Capella Wendy Colley Dianne Bertuzzi Janelle Robinson Lisa Harris Paul Teixeira Wendy King Janet Alexander Paula Wetterer