Gentle therapy horse with a child rider assisted by a certified therapist
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Therapeutic Riding & Hippotherapy

Heilpädagogisches Reiten Köln

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Duration45 min / session
Group SizeIndividual sessions
LevelAll Abilities
LocationCologne

About This Course

Heilpädagogisches Reiten Köln is a specialist centre offering certified hippotherapy and therapeutic riding for children and adults with a wide range of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges. Our approach is holistic — we use the movement of the horse as a therapeutic tool, combined with evidence-based techniques from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and educational psychology.

All sessions are conducted on a one-to-one basis with a certified therapist and a trained horse handler. Our therapy horses are specially selected for their calm temperament, smooth movement, and tolerance. They undergo regular training and welfare assessments to ensure they are always in the best condition to support our clients.

We work with clients with conditions including cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, physical disabilities, and developmental delays. Many health insurance providers cover hippotherapy sessions — please contact us to discuss your specific situation.

What's Included

  • Certified therapists on site
  • Specially trained horses
  • Suitable for all abilities
  • Insurance accepted

Schedule & Availability

  • Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
  • All sessions by prior appointment
  • Initial assessment session required for new clients
  • Waiting list may apply — contact us early

Your Instructor

Dr. Petra Lange, hippotherapy specialist, working with a young client

Dr. Petra Lange

PhD Educational PsychologyCertified Hippotherapy PractitionerDKThR Registered Therapist20+ years clinical experience

Dr. Petra Lange holds a doctorate in educational psychology and is a certified hippotherapy practitioner with over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. She founded Heilpädagogisches Reiten Köln in 2004 and has since helped hundreds of clients achieve meaningful therapeutic outcomes through horse-assisted interventions. Petra is a regular speaker at European hippotherapy conferences and has published research on the benefits of equine-assisted therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Pricing

Individual Therapy Session

Per 45-min session, one-to-one

€55

Initial Assessment

One-off assessment for new clients

€80

10-Session Block

Save €60 vs individual sessions

€490

Insurance-Covered Session

Subject to insurer approval — contact us

Free
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Contact Provider

+49 (0) 123 456 789
info@heilpädagogischesreitenköln.de
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
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