Under its focal theme the aim of gaining an overview of the international situation in Therapeutic Riding through four main themes:
1) The horse in therapeutic riding (Hippotherapy)
2) Physiotherapy with and on the horse (Hippotherapy)
3) Special education using riding and vaulting.
4) Riding and vaulting as a sport for the disabled.
The first plans for an international forum appeared. This led to the initiative being formed, which encouraged the organizations of the member countries to send delegates to the next congress, who had the authority to start an international federation.