Training for Professionals of Equine Assisted Education, Therapies, Sport and Leisure - Stakeholders Page

TRAPROTRYDE project aims at collecting and analysing best practices from partner countries to create an innovative training prototype for professionals in education, therapy, sports, and equestrian activities, based on the TRYDE project's combined evaluation method.

This method, developed by a therapist and an equestrian instructor, supports individuals with disabilities in their transition from dependency to autonomy in therapeutic and sports activities.

Objectives

The project intends to:

• Refine and update the combined evaluation method for international dissemination.
• Develop a comprehensive course to train professionals from health, education, leisure, and equestrian sports in this method.
• Enable professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in gaining autonomy through equestrian activities. 

Expected outcomes

• A course with theoretical and practical components, helping professionals to attend people with special needs in their transition from dependency to autonomy, to be launched through Salto-Youth platform. 
• A manual in the languages of the participating countries, as well as in English, Catalan, and other regional languages, contributing to linguistic diversity and social cohesion, addressing both European and national priorities.
• An online platform for continuous course updates and result-sharing, promoting digital transformation and expanding accessibility.

Long Term Results

• Capacity Building: the project will enhance the skills and knowledge of staff within the participating organizations, 
  allowing them to offer more effective and diverse Equine-Assisted Interventions (EAI). This development will lead to 
  improved service delivery and higher quality outcomes for clients. 
• Standardization of Practices: by collaboratively developing and testing a standardized training course, organizations will 
  align their practices, fostering consistency and improving the credibility of EAI across the partner countries. This 
  standardization will help establish best practices and enhance the reputation of each organization. 
• Networking and Collaboration: the project will strengthen the relationships among the partner organizations, facilitating 
  ongoing collaboration beyond the project duration. These networks can lead to future projects, sharing resources, and co
  hosting training sessions, thereby amplifying impact. 
• Sustainable Training Programs: after the project's conclusion, the training course will be available for implementation in 
  each organization’s country, enabling continued professional development for new staff and professionals in the field. The 
  project results will be disseminated through replication in platforms like SALTO-Youth to reach a broader audience. 
• Increased Visibility and Credibility: the high-impact Dissemination Event planned for the project’s end will raise 
  awareness of the participating organizations’ work at a European level, potentially attracting new clients, partnerships, and 
  funding opportunities. 
• Adoption of Feedback Mechanisms: the evaluation and feedback tools developed during the project will be integrated 
  into the organizations’ practices, allowing for continuous improvement of their programs based on participant insights.
•  Long-term Impact Measurement: the KPIs established during the project will allow organizations to monitor their 
  progress over time, ensuring that the benefits of the training course are realized and sustained.