What is Hippotherapy?

Hippotherapy is the use of horse riding as a treatment for a variety of different conditions or syndromes. The movements and nature of the horse is used to improve different skills related to motor skills, balance, co-ordination, cognition, speech and language.

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Who would benefit from Hippotherapy?

• Autism

• ADD/ADHD

• Balance problems

• Muscle weakness

• Paralysis

• Cerebral Palsy

• Down Syndrome

• Low muscle tone

• Developmental delays

• Speech and language Disorders

• Brain injuries

• Genetic disorders

• Hearing or visually impaired