Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'760 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'050 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 85'050 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'750 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Reittherapeut/in
You accompany people with horse-assisted therapies on their path
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Reittherapeutinnen and Reittherapeuten use work with horses to support people in difficult life situations.
In Reittherapie, you combine animal-assisted methods with psychological expertise. You accompany people after accidents, during periods of grief, or with psychosomatic complaints. Through contact with the animals, you promote self-confidence, movement, and emotional stability. Your work requires empathy, patience, and solid training. You create a protected space where therapy and nature meet.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Alternative Practitioner. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+48% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 46'667 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 67'761 | 14 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Reittherapeut/in
Official education path
The training is part-time and includes theoretical and practical modules up to a diploma thesis.
Typical training path
Reittherapeut/in
Prerequisites
- Completed medical, nursing, therapeutic or psychological training
- At least one year of professional practice in this field
- Equestrian prior training
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have related health or equestrian training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Expert knowledge
- Riding experience
- Empathy
- Observation skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the riding arena and give gentle cues while the client sits on the horse. Together you observe the animal's body language and adapt the therapy exercises flexibly.
- You plan individual therapy sessions for people in difficult life situations.
- You carry out horse-assisted measures mainly in one-on-one settings.
- You observe the animals' reactions to therapeutic cues.
- You carefully document client progress and reflect on it.
- You work closely with doctors and therapists.
- You ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
Working conditions
You work in riding therapy centres, on farms, or in outpatient facilities.
Where to learn
- SG-TR Schweizer Gruppe Therapeutisches Reiten Collegium SG-TR Barbara Gäng5642 Mühlau
Strengths
- Expert knowledge
- Riding experience
- Empathy
- Observation skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional responsibility
- Weather dependency
- High self-organisation
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