XIV. SYMPOSIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HORSE-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS

13. and on October 14, 2023 we are preparing a regular annual symposium on the development of horse-assisted interventions!

Science has proven for many decades that the horse's movement has a positive effect on the development of movement abilities and skills, improvement of posture, balance and coordination, regulation of muscle tone, stabilization of the pelvis and improvement of joint mobility.
In recent years, interventions with the help of horses have been increasingly established as an innovative professional method in the counseling, therapeutic, pedagogical process and in the implementation of psychosocial and psychotherapeutic support for better mental health.
The horse is an extremely strong motivator and confidant, so in its presence we can learn to solve various life challenges, hardships and problems. Interventions with the help of a horse encourage us to develop, think, feel and give us motivation to successfully overcome obstacles.

Interventions with the help of a horse represent an extremely effective and holistic development support intended for children, adolescents and adults.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SYMPOSIUM:

-further professional training and meeting of all actively working Slovenians
of experts in the field of horse-assisted interventions (IPK)
- an overview of developments in the field of IPK in the last year
- exposure of pressing current issues in the field of IPK
- exchange of experience and good practice in the implementation of IPK in various Slovenian countries
organizations
-presentation of Slovenian public institutes and other organizations that already implement programs
IPK
- socializing and establishing good mutual cooperation of Slovenians
of experts with the common goal of ensuring the quality development of the IPK field in Slovenia

WHO IS THE SYMPOSIUM FOR?

- to professionals who work in the field of horse-assisted interventions (IPK)
- to students and professionals in the fields of education, health and social care who wish to learn more about the methods and forms of work in the field of IPK
– to everyone else who is interested in the field of IPK

SCHEDULED PROGRAM:

Saturday, October 14, 2022, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m, Starošince Equestrian Park (Starošince 37b, 2326 Cirkovce)

9.30 REGISTRATION and WELCOME
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m PAPERS ON DIFFERENT TOPICS, with a lunch break in between

- experiential workshops in the field of horse-assisted interventions
- round tables with current topics, innovations, ideas and challenges in the field of interventions with the help of horses

15.30 CONCLUSIONS XIII. SYMPOSIUM, scheduled to end at 4 p.m.

You will receive the exact program in your email at the beginning of October.

REGISTRATION:

Registration fee for authors / co-authors of the paper: 90 EUR.
Registration fee for participants without contribution: 130 EUR.
Registration fee for students and pensioners: 65 EUR (50% discount on regular price).
Registration fee for active mentors and invited guests: free participation.
The registration fee for the symposium is the same regardless of whether you attend one day or both days.

POSSIBILITY TO SUBSCRIBE A CONTRIBUTION:

We cordially invite all professionals who are already actively involved in the field of interventions with the help of horses to present your work, opinions, experiences and views. You can register your contribution in the continuation of this form.