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Laurence Ikan

Role
Treasurer
Country
Israel
Areas of specialisation
Equine Assisted Services/Therapeutic Riding practitioner, Mentor, Evaluator and Head of Accreditation Training courses. Riding Instructor, Project designer, Non-Profit Org. creation and Management.
Languages spoken
French, Hebrew, English
Biography
Laurence was the Founder and President of the Therapeutic Riding National Committee at the Equestrian Federation Israel (2008-2018). Achievements: - Writing and publishing of the charter of ethics and best practices (Rules and Regulations for Therapeutic Riding). - Developing a national training course curriculum for therapeutic riding instructors. - Collaborating with experts from the United States to design training courses and establish a national team of endorsed mentors and evaluators. - Implementing ongoing training for professional development and enrichment. She also created and currently co-manages The Wizo Sports and Therapeutic Riding Accreditation Instructor/Practitioners Courses. - Co-founder (2014) and general director of the Non-Profit Org. “Israel Mitzvah Horses - IMH” for the creation, financing and management of EAS projects in partnership with existing equestrian centers. Throughout the year, Laurence also participates in initiatives with Special Olympics and Para Equestrian Dressage.