Recognition

Ministry of Sports — approved institute and approved lecturer.

Ministry of Education — "Geffen" authorized-program list; matriculation track.

Israel Equestrian Federation — six years on the Instruction Committee; co-designed nationally approved instructor curricula (Ministry of Culture and Sport).

Israeli Dog-Assisted Therapy Association — co-founder and board member.

Expert witness — horse-riding-related insurance claims: standards of care, safety, and instructional practice.

Insurer recognition — Offek certifications recognized by Israeli insurers as the professional-liability qualification standard.