Grants available for Physiotherapists to complete hippotherapy / Equine Assisted Therapy training - closing soon!
The Hendelah Waley Equestrian Fund offers grants to one or two physiotherapists to complete the Hippotherapy Course, which is now run by Ulster University.
The next Course at Ulster University begins in January 2026.
The Hendelah Waley Equestrian Fund (a Registered Charity) was set up 38 years ago by Ann (a retired physiotherapist) and her husband Simon Waley in memory of their daughter Hendelah.
Hendelah was a keen rider and the Fund gives support to people wanting to improve their equestrian skills and knowledge with a view to making a career with a horse involvement.
In recent years the Fund has sponsored nine physiotherapists from different parts of the country to complete the Therapeutic Riding/Hippotherapy Course.
In 2026 the Fund would like to sponsor two further physiotherapists to do the Course and hopes to find some suitable candidates.
To apply:
Applications are welcome from physiotherapists who have been qualified for three years or longer, who do not have the financial means for paying for this training themselves. A background in working with children and experience with horses and riding is preferred.
Please log in to your ACPEA members section here or into iCSP here section to find out how to apply.
**The deadline for submissions is the 15th November 2025**
To learn more about the course:
Please visit Ulster University’s website. There is a introductory video about the Equine Facilitated Therapy modules here and you can read more about all the modules available as part of MSc Advancing Practice here and in this summary below (taken directly from Ulster University website).
Equine Facilitated Therapy: The Equine and the Therapeutic Environment
This module will enable Allied Health Professionals to select, assess and evaluate the suitability of a horse in preparation for delivering an effective EFT programme in a safe environment. Clinicians will develop an understanding and be able to use EFT in the management of patients/clients with diverse clinical needs.
Clinical Practice in Equine Facilitated Therapy for Allied Health Professionals
This module will enable Allied Health Professional (AHP) students to:
assess clients for the appropriate use of EFT
plan and deliver safe and evidence-based EFT
evaluate the effectiveness of EFT
The Application of Equine Groundwork in Clinical Practice
On completion of this module students will be able to:
assess clients for the appropriate use of equine groundwork
plan and deliver safe and evidence-based equine groundwork
evaluate the effectiveness of equine groundwork