About Us
Our Human Team
Our dedicated team consists of highly qualified professionals with significant experience and a deep understanding of horses, providing a stimulating and healing experience.
Carlos Hernandez
Equability’s founder, an active member of the European Equine Assisted Therapy Network (EEATN), and a founding member of the Alliance for Healthy Equine Interactions (AINISE) and Svitani EAS Academy .
Carlos has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Neuropsychology and Education, and specialises in Equine-Assisted Learning and Coaching, as well as Family Constellations with Horses.
His first experience in this profession was in 2008, when he received training and volunteered with children and equines. After working in various educational institutions in Spain and South America, Carlos founded the EAS project in Malta, becoming the country’s first multidisciplinary team. He considers Equine Assisted Services to be a passion rather than just a profession, and sharing his experiences over the years has been both a pleasure and a vocation. Carlos believes in horses’ healing potential, and his dedication to his work is reflected in the positive impact he has on the lives of those he supports.
Belen Agudo
Paediatric physiotherapist, specialising in equine-assisted physiotherapy (hippotherapy). I’m passionate about helping children boost their development and quality of life. In addition, I am an animal lover. I guess, the best combination is to do this job with a lot of enthusiasm.
Holds a Master’s degree in Research in Movement Disorders and Functional Alterations.
Professional training in Paediatric Integrative Manual Therapy (PIMT)
Neuromusculoskeletal and neurodevelopmental disorders in the infants and children.
Also trained in the Padovan Method (Neurological Reorganisation and Equine-Assisted Physiotherapy (EAPh).
Alessia
Occupational Therapist from Italy. She combines her expertise in occupational therapy with the innovative approach of Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) to create meaningful interventions for children.
EAT complements Alessia’s occupational therapy practice by providing unique sensory experiences and opportunities for physical and emotional growth. The dynamic and engaging nature of working with horses allows Alessia to incorporate movement, sensory stimulation, and emotional regulation into her sessions in a natural and effective way.
Stefania Borg
Experienced professional in equine management & EAL assistant.
Sara Ciganda
After graduating in Social Education, Sara specialised in Animal Assisted Services, merging her passion for animals with social intervention. “I genuinely believe in the positive effects that animals have on people’s well-being.”
Yvonne Bueser
A special education teacher, equine specialist, and certified equine-assisted assistant from Germany, Yvonne has several years of experience working with horses and children facing learning difficulties and management challenges.
Why
“equability”?
The term “equability” is derived from “equ” (horse in Latin) and “ability” (ability), highlighting our focus on abilities rather than disabilities. Our goal is to support individuals so they can improve and value their unique skills and strengths.
Volunteers & Interns
Our volunteers, interns, and students have different backgrounds and the same motivation. Each individual plays a crucial role in supporting our work, bringing diverse perspectives and skills to the sessions.
Learn more about how you can get involved in helping us support others.
Our Equine Stars
Beauty
Bianco
