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HETI Headlines February 2026
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Welcome to the February edition of the HETI Headlines! We've had a wonderful month which began with meeting the chairs of our various task forces and discussing their current work and their goals for 2026. We are so delighted to have such dedicated volunteers who are seeking to expand and enhance Equine Assisted Services globally. Details about our task forces can be found here.
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This month we also had the first Asia Pacific Network meeting of 2026 where we discussed the importance of weight restrictions for riders, and it was highlighted that the body condition of the horse also needs to be taken into consideration when looking at weight limits. The recording of this meeting can be watched on our youtube channel.
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We also had a fantastic HETI Live meeting where we discussed the involvement of sports in EAS with presentations highlighting how riding skills develop functional independence and improve daily life functioning for disabled riders. Key challenges were discussed, including the need for better judge education in para-vaulting, financial barriers for riders to participate in international competitions, and concerns about horse welfare. The group also addressed the need to educate coaches and judges while promoting inclusive sports programs. You can read the summary for this meeting here.
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This coming Thursday, we have another brilliant Educational Webinar with the HETI European Equine Assisted Therapy Network member, Helena Costa. She will be discussing the work from the Therapy Equine management group, a subgroup of the HETI European network group EEATN, regarding equine training and education. This webinar is only open to HETI members so you will need to log in to register.
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HETI Strategic Plan 2024 - 2027
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We are now finalising the changes to the HETI website and merging the old website with our new structure. We would love to hear what you think of the new website, the new member's area and its usability. Please send any feedback you have to the HETI office.
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As part of our strategic plan to connect more with our members, we are hosting "Meet and chat with executive officer" meetings. This is an opportunity for HETI members to share the work they are doing, discuss collaboration, ask questions or bring feedback directly to HETI officers.
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As we continue to work on our Strategic Plan, we would love to hear your feedback! Please contact the HETI office to share your thoughts.
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HETI Educational Webinar
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Join us this Thursday, 26th February, where we'll have Helena Costa, share about the equine training and education guidelines created by the HETI European Equine Assisted Therapy Network.
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This webinar is only open to current HETI members.
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HETI Educational Webinars
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HETI Educational webinars are free to HETI members. If you are not a HETI member, you will be able to purchase some of the webinar recordings in the HETI store.
Recordings available for free to HETI members:
1. Enriching connection with our equine partners - Andrea Wady*
2. The horse’s movement and how it influences the rider - Susanne von Dietze*
3. From principle to practice: The application of the 5 Domains Model of Animal Welfare - Dr. Andrew McLean*
4. Myths of Equine Vision - Dr. Janet Jones
5. Horse Boy Method and more - Rupert Isaacson
6. Recognising equine emotions and stress and its role in the field of Equine-Assisted Services - Dr. Helen Spence*
7. The role of posture and pain in equine behaviour and how to effect positive change - Linda Tellington-Jones*
8. Social License and the EAS Sector - Roly Owers*
9. An exploratory study into the backgrounds and perspectives of Equine-Assisted Service practitioners - Rita Seery*
10. Applied Equine Anatomy and Biomechanics for the EAS Professional - Gillian Higgins*
11. Enhancing EAS Quality Through Feedback and Measurement Innovations - Prof. Selcuk Akpinar*
12. Horses touch more than our skin: Hospice and Palliative Care with Horses - Mag. Renate Deimel*
13. Achieving the impossible: Our journey to the paralympic games 2024 - Marianna Grammatikaki*
14. The Medical Model in Nature Based Therapy - Dr. Celia Grummitt*
15. Understanding Equine Mental Health: Prioritizing Welfare in Equine Assisted Services - Lucy Rees*
16. The Five Domains of Horse Welfare in Practice - Cristina Wilkins*
17. Mechanisms of action in EAS, particularly in psychotherapy and learning - Roberto Perez Verdia de la Torre (Available in English and Spanish)*
18. Helping people to make changes for the best outcomes for horses and humans - Bronwen Williams.*
19. Entrepreneurship and innovation within EAS - Carlos Ganzabal.*
20. From withers to wellness: Understanding and managing the horse’s back - Dr. Rob van Wessum.*
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21. From the beginning to Paralympic Gold: milestones and practical tips for lower grades - Daria Tikhomirova.* (Available in Russian and English)
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*available to purchase in the HETI store for Non-members
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HETI Latin America Meeting
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The next meeting of the HETI Latin America Network will take place on 3rd March at 7pm (Uruguay/Brasil)
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This meeting is open to anyone working in Equine Assisted Services in Latin America.
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HETI Live meeting
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Join us on Thursday 12th March at 8pm CET (Paris/Brussels) where we will be joined by Pebbles Turbeville, CEO of HHRF, to discuss the upcoming conference, in conjunction with the Czech University of Life Sciences, this September in Prague.
If you have already registered for a HETI Live meeting, you will automatically receive the meeting link.
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Meet and Chat with HETI Executive Officers
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Following the success of our last Meet and Chat, we're doing it again!
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We value every one of our members and want to give you the chance to connect with us directly. Join us for a free 30-minute one-to-one online session with a HETI officer – an open space to meet, share your experiences, ask questions, and explore how HETI can best support you and your work in Equine Assisted Services. This opportunity is exclusively available to HETI members and can be accessed through the membership page only. Log in, pick a time slot that suits you, and let’s talk – we look forward to meeting you!
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Save the date!
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The next HETI(UK) Forum will take place in GUL Outdoor Therapy on 8th April 2026!
Please put it in your diaries. More details to follow!
The HETI(UK) Forums are planned and hosted by HETI Federation members based in the UK to further the field of Equine Assisted Services. They provide an opportunity for UK practitioners to network, learn and share in a relaxed and open atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to attend these forums.
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The HETI Library is now live. We have the information over 20 books regarding EAS on our website but would love to add more! This is open to anyone who has published a book or reference material about EAS. Please see the submission form below.
This initiative is non-commercial and aims to promote awareness of Equine Assisted Services. However, only books authored by individual HETI members or by organisations that are HETI members will receive additional visibility. This includes promotion on HETI’s social media channels, Newsletter and in the Global Gallop magazine, as well as the option to include a purchase link alongside the book description.
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Call for Submissions!
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We are seeking original submissions with the purpose of advancing knowledge in the field of Equine Assisted Services.
The HETI Journal has several submission categories:
Original Research - An original research study conducted by the author.
Literature Review - A comprehensive or systematic review of research on a specific topic.
Study Protocols - Procedures for proposed original scientific investigations that contribute to the development of equine-assisted services.
Clinical Cases (Case studies) - A presentation of a simple comprehensive case study or multiple case studies.
Theory and Practice - A discussion of a specific topic in the field.
Letter to the Editor - Comments on articles published in the HETI journal or in other journals on topics related to the equine-assisted field.Manuscripts are reviewed through a double-blind peer-review system and submissions are welcome throughout the year.
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HETI Journal 2026
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We are finalising the 2026 issue of the HETI Journal: International Research and Practice. Once published it will be available for purchase through Amazon.
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The Global Gallop online magazine
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The next issue of The Global Gallop will be published in August 2026.
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If you would like to submit an article, research, book review or anything else please get in touch with the HETI office - [email protected]
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Please send your submissions to the HETI office by 31st May 2026.
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International Events for next month
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Don't forget! HETI Members can now add their own events to the HETI calendar! Simply log into your account and click 'add you event' on the dashboard. These events will be highlighted in our monthly newsletter.
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Welcome to HETI!
Join us in welcoming our new members!
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Small Organisation
Equillation - UK
Centaur Cornwall - UK
Individual
Lauren O’Mahoney - Ireland
Dovile Valatkiene - Lithuania
Mihai Stoica - Romania
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Copyright © *|2026|* *|The Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International A.I.S.B.L.|*, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
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