Hippotherapy/Equine Therapy frequently asked questions:
Q: What is Equine Assisted Therapy?
A: Equine Assisted Therapy uses horse (s) to provide sensory and motor input to help improve sensory processing and neurological functions. Equine Assisted Therapy combines physical, occupational, speech and emotional support.
Q: Who can benefit from Equine Assisted Therapy?
A: Anyone (ages 1 & older) wanting more of a therapeutic approach in a natural setting.
Q: What can Equine Assisted Therapy help with?
A: Equine Assisted Therapy applied by certified healthcare professionals can help you / your child regain / develop motor skills, improve attention, promote speech and language, improve attention and focus, regulate the nervous system, reconnect with your inner self, regulate emotions & behavior, rewire stress responses, develop leadership, build trust & rapport, explore spiritual healing and more.
Equine therapy has been known to help with:
- Autism Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Delay
- Impaired Cognitive Functioning
- Speech and Language Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trauma