VILA EQUUS PERÓ

Abstract

Equine-assisted therapy (equotherapy) has become established as a valuable interdisciplinary therapeutic tool, capable of providing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social benefits to individuals with disabilities. In Brazil, despite the growing recognition of its positive outcomes, access to this practice remains limited in many areas, especially in small municipalities. This monograph aims to understand the current landscape of equotherapy in the state of Goiás and to develop a proposal for an Equestrian and Equine Therapy Center focused on care, inclusion, and specialized services through therapeutic interaction with horses. The project will be implemented in Perolândia, a municipality in southwestern Goiás, whose lack of infrastructure for such services—combined with the author's emotional connection to the town—inspired the choice of location. To support this study, analyses were conducted on the topic, the regional context, and design references, resulting in a theoretical framework that guided the definition of the program requirements and the development of the architectural proposal. Keywords: Equine-assisted therapy, Interdisciplinary, Disability, Care, Inclusion.