Traprotryde Project
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Our aim is to create an innovative training course for professionals in equestrian activities. Co-funded by the European Union.
The method developed by 1 therapist and 1 equestrian instructor will support people with disabilities.
23/07/2026
TRAPROTRYDE final event on 28 and 29 September 2026: an opportunity for discussion and the dissemination of the project’s final results.
🎙FINAL CONFERENCE
On 28 September 2026 in Rome (venue to be confirmed) and online (the link will be shared a few days beforehand), the project’s Final Conference will take place, during which the project results will be presented to the public.
👥 The conference is open to professionals from the healthcare, equestrian and education sectors, the press, institutions, third-sector organisations and the general public. To ensure the participation of European and international stakeholders, Italian-English interpreting services will be available.
🐎 PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION
On 29 September 2026, from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm in Perugia, at the ValMarino Stables, a Practical Demonstration will take place with the support of the Qua lo Zoccolo - Interventi Assistiti con gli Animali e Pet Therapy. The Scuderia Valmarino (Via O.P. Baldeschi, 59, Taverne di Corciano, PG) is a centre accredited to provide Animal-Assisted Interventions, having received authorisation from the Umbria Region on 11 June 2025.
👥 The event is open to all professionals in the healthcare, equestrian and education sectors. Patients’ families, institutions, the press and the general public are also welcome.
Keep following our social media pages to stay up to date with all the latest news about the final event!
Traprotryde is co-funded by the European Union.
Project partners:
Aedeq Asociación Española De Equinoterapias
HIKER International Institute - Επιστημονική Εταιρεία Θεραπευτικής Ιππασίας
Slovenská hipoterapeutická asociácia
MfC - Maendeleo for Children
With the support of FICAE
14/07/2026
¿Por qué es importante la autonomía en las actividades asistidas con caballos?
La inclusión no significa obligar a todas las personas a participar de la misma manera. Cada participante tiene diferentes necesidades, límites, ritmos y formas de comunicación.
En enfoques más inclusivos, el objetivo no es la “normalización”, sino crear espacios donde la persona pueda participar con mayor seguridad, autonomía y autenticidad. Esto también implica observar y respetar al caballo como un ser sintiente, con sus propios límites y necesidades.
La relación humano-caballo se construye mejor desde la confianza y la comunicación, no desde la imposición.
TRAPROTRYDE continúa desarrollando metodologías basadas en inclusión, bienestar y colaboración interdisciplinaria.
TRAPROTRYDE está cofinanciado por la Unión Europea.
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Why does autonomy matter in equine-assisted activities?
Inclusion does not mean forcing everyone to participate in the same way. Each participant has different needs, limits, rhythms, and forms of communication.
In more inclusive approaches, the goal is not “normalisation,” but creating spaces where the person can participate with greater safety, autonomy, and authenticity. This also means recognising and respecting the horse as a sentient being with its own limits and needs.
Human-horse relationships are built more effectively through trust and communication than through imposition.
TRAPROTRYDE continues developing methodologies based on inclusion, welfare, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
TRAPROTRYDE is co-funded by the European Union.
En colaboración con las entidades socias / In collaboration with project partners:
HIKER International Institute
SHA – Slovenská hipoterapeutická asociácia
MfC – Maendeleo for Children
Con el apoyo de / With the support of FICAE (Mexico)
14/07/2026
¿Puede el deporte favorecer la autonomía?
Cuando hablamos de autonomía, solemos pensar en independencia. Pero la autonomía también tiene que ver con la capacidad de elegir, participar y tener voz en el propio proceso.
En las actividades asistidas con caballos, el objetivo no siempre es hacer más cosas, sino crear oportunidades para que cada persona participe de una manera que tenga sentido para ella.
Por eso, la autonomía es uno de los temas que inspiran el trabajo de TRAPROTRYDE y el desarrollo de nuevas herramientas y metodologías en este ámbito.
Traprotryde está cofinanciado por la Unión Europea.
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Can sport support autonomy?
When we talk about autonomy, we often think about independence. But autonomy is also about having choices, participating actively, and having a voice in one's own journey.
In equine-assisted activities, the goal is not always to do more things, but to create opportunities for each person to participate in ways that are meaningful to them.
For this reason, autonomy is one of the themes that inspires the work of TRAPROTRYDE and the development of new tools and methodologies in this field.
Traprotryde is co-funded by the European Union.
En colaboración con las entidades socias / In collaboration with project partners:
HIKER International Institute
SHA – Slovenská hipoterapeutická asociácia
MfC – Maendeleo for Children
Con el apoyo de / With the support of FICAE (Mexico)
19/06/2026
¿Cómo se puede evaluar el bienestar en las intervenciones asistidas con caballos?
Además de la observación profesional, algunas investigaciones utilizan indicadores fisiológicos como:
• niveles de cortisol,
• variabilidad de la frecuencia cardíaca (HRV),
• y señales de estrés o regulación.
Estos indicadores pueden ayudar a comprender mejor tanto el bienestar del caballo como la experiencia del participante.
En enfoques como EA-Gymkhana, la evaluación no se centra únicamente en el rendimiento, sino también en la autorregulación y la calidad de la interacción humano-caballo.
Traprotryde está cofinanciado por la Unión Europea.
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How can wellbeing be evaluated in equine-assisted interventions?
Alongside professional observation, some research uses physiological indicators such as:
• cortisol levels,
• heart-rate variability (HRV),
• and signs of stress or regulation.
These indicators may help better understand both equine welfare and the participant's experience.
In approaches such as EA-Gymkhana, evaluation is not focused only on performance, but also on self-regulation and the quality of human-horse interaction.
Traprotryde is co-funded by the European Union.
En colaboración con las entidades socias / In collaboration with project partners:
HIKER International Institute
SHA – Slovenská hipoterapeutická asociácia
MfC – Maendeleo for Children
Con el apoyo de / With the support of FICAE (Mexico)
19/06/2026
11/06/2026
El proyecto TRAPROTRYDE continúa avanzando.
Los socios de TRAPROTRYDE continúan trabajando en:
• herramientas de evaluación compartidas,
• materiales formativos para profesionales,
• plataformas internacionales de intercambio de conocimiento,
• y enfoques más consistentes y estructurados en las intervenciones asistidas con caballos.
La colaboración internacional sigue siendo una parte fundamental del proyecto, reuniendo experiencias y perspectivas de distintos países para apoyar el desarrollo del sector.
Estas líneas de trabajo fueron abordadas recientemente durante el encuentro de socios europeos celebrado en Grecia, acogido por Hi.K.E.R. International Institute.
Traprotryde está cofinanciado por la Unión Europea.
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The TRAPROTRYDE project continues to move forward.
The partners of TRAPROTRYDE continue working on:
• shared evaluation tools,
• training materials for professionals,
• international knowledge-sharing platforms,
• and more consistent and structured approaches in equine-assisted interventions.
International collaboration remains a key part of the project, bringing together experiences and perspectives from different countries to support the development of the field.
These topics were recently discussed during the meeting of the European partners in Greece, hosted by Hi.K.E.R. International Institute.
En colaboración con las entidades socias / In collaboration with project partners:
HIKER International Institute
SHA – Slovenská hipoterapeutická asociácia
MfC – Maendeleo for Children
Con el apoyo de / With the support of FICAE (Mexico)
TRAPROTRYDE brought together European partners from Spain, Italy, Greece and Slovakia in Athens to improve the future of equine-assisted activities.
By compiling best practices and developing an innovative training model, the project aims to help professionals more effectively support people with disabilities.
In addition to the four European partners, FICAE for Latin American countries and other European stakeholders ( Portugal, Turkey, Czech Republic and others) are also supporting the project, because innovation is strengthened when knowledge is shared across borders!
Traprotryde is co-funded by the European Union.
Project partners:
Aedeq Asociación Española De Equinoterapias
HIKER International Institute - Επιστημονική Εταιρεία Θεραπευτικής Ιππασίας
Slovenská hipoterapeutická asociácia
MfC - Maendeleo for Children
With the support of FICAE
03/06/2026
II Evaluation Meeting in Greece ☀🐎
From May 25 to 27, 2026, the partners of the Traprotryde project met in Greece, hosted by the partner HIKER International Institute - Επιστημονική Εταιρεία Θεραπευτικής Ιππασίας.
During these days spent together, the partners had the opportunity to review the evaluation form, discuss various topics such as model validation, and plan the next steps.
This mobility was also the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with colleagues, bringing together different cultures.
Traprotryde is co-funded by the European Union.
Project partners:
Aedeq Asociación Española De Equinoterapias
HIKER International Institute - Επιστημονική Εταιρεία Θεραπευτικής Ιππασίας
Slovenská hipoterapeutická asociácia
MfC - Maendeleo for Children
With the support of FICAE
03/06/2026
Nos gustaría invitar a nuestra comunidad y red a apoyar el proyecto TRAPROTRYDE.
Un objetivo principal de TRAPROTRYDE es mejorar el acceso, la participación y la autonomía en el deporte asistido con caballos, especialmente para personas con autismo nivel 1 y otras en situaciones vulnerables similares.
Tu apoyo puede ser algo sencillo: mostrar interés o respaldar el proyecto ayuda a fortalecer su base y aumentar su impacto.
Si te gustaría apoyar TRAPROTRYDE, puedes escribirnos a [email protected]
Traprotryde está cofinanciado por la Unión Europea.
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We would like to invite our community and network to support the TRAPROTRYDE project.
A key focus of TRAPROTRYDE is to support access, participation, and autonomy in equine-assisted sport, especially for people with autism level 1 and others in similar vulnerable situations.
Your support can be simple: expressing interest or endorsing the project helps strengthen its foundation and increase impact.
If you would like to support TRAPROTRYDE, write us at [email protected]
Traprotryde is co-funded by the European Union
Más información/More information: https://inclusive-horsetraining.eu/
En colaboración con las entidades socias / In collaboration with project partners:
HIKER International Institute
SHA - Slovenská hipoterapeutická asociácia
MfC – Maendeleo for Children
Con el apoyo de / With the support of FICAE (Mexico)