Education councillor Pepa Perles has confirmed that the horse therapy project taking place at the club Hipico Altea and Garganes school will start again in January.

Sra Perles explained that the council was initially unable to provide a physiotherapist for the centre, but following petitions to the regional authorities, a new physiotherapist started November 12.

Social welfare councillor, Gemma Córcoles explained that 26 children from various areas including Altea, Alfaz del Pi, La Nucia and Callosa will take part in the programme.

She said:  “It will treat pupils from Garganes School, which is already helping disabled children”.

Club Hipico Altea’s director, Alberton Llorens has revealed that the programme will help children with disabilities that include Down’s syndrome, multiple sclerosis, anorexia and bulimia.