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ABOUT HIPPOTHERAPY:
American Hippotherapy Association Inc. (AHA, Inc.) promotes the use of the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy in physical, occupational and speech-language therapy sessions for people living with disabilities. Hippotherapy has been shown to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, motor development as well as emotional well-being.
Why a Horse?
The horse's walk provides sensory input through movement which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. The variability of the horse's gait enables the therapist to grade the degree of sensory input to the rider. Clients respond enthusiastically to this enjoyable learning experience in a natural setting.
"My son smiles the second he gets on his horse! I am grateful to have found something so enjoyable for him." -AB Lopez (parent of child w/autism)
