The **Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin** is a profession in Germany that supports the development of children, adolescents, and adults experiencing physical, mental, emotional, or social difficulties, as well as individuals with disabilities. These therapists aim to improve the quality of life for their patients by using specially trained therapy horses and therapeutic or special education riding and vaulting (Voltigieren) methods.
Their tasks include creating therapy plans for individual or group sessions and defining various activities such as gymnastic exercises or horse care. They select suitable therapy horses, prepare patients for interaction with the animals, guide the exercises, and carefully observe the progress of the therapy sessions. They analyze the session results, document them in writing, and, if necessary,
What is Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin?
Programs that lead to this profession
Medicine & Health field →The profession Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin in Germany is generally reached through programs in the Medicine & Health field:
Advanced Healthcare
Master · Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Advanced Nursing Practice
Master · Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg
Advanced Nursing Practice
Master · Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Advanced Practice Nursing
Master · Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen
Angewandte Hebammenwissenschaft Midwifery
Bachelor · Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen
Angewandte Pflegewissenschaft
Bachelor · Jade Hochschule
Source: BERUFENET · Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Frequently Asked Questions about Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin
Education path, salary, recognition, and entry routes for foreigners
What does a Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin do in Germany? ▼
The Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin is a profession in Germany that supports the development of children, adolescents, and adults experiencing physical, mental, emotional, or social difficulties, as well as individuals with disabilities. These therapists aim to improve the quality of life for their patients by using specially trained therapy horses and therapeutic or special education riding and vaulting (Voltigieren) methods.
Their tasks include creating therapy plans for individual or group sessions and defining various activities such as gymnastic exercises or horse care. They select suitable therapy horses, prepare patients for interaction with the animals, guide the exercises, and carefully observe the progress of the therapy sessions. They analyze the session results, document them in writing, and, if necessary,
Is Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin an Ausbildung or a degree path? ▼
In Germany, "Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin" follows a Weiterbildung path — advanced specialisation that builds on an existing Ausbildung or degree (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, certified course).
How can I qualify as Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin in Germany? ▼
In Germany, "Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin" follows a Weiterbildung path — advanced specialisation that builds on an existing Ausbildung or degree (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, certified course). Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.
Where do Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin typically work in Germany? ▼
Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin.
What is the typical salary for Reittherapeut/Reittherapeutin in Germany? ▼
Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.