Hippotherapy (from the Greek ‘hippos’, meaning horse) literally means treatment with the horse.

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The therapist utilises the rhythmic, three-dimensional movement of a walking horse. A client appropriately positioned on the horse experiences and responds to significant sensory input. This positions them ideally to develop postural control, equilibrium reactions, balance, co-ordination and spatial orientation.

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There are also psychological, speech, language and cognitive benefits.

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Hippotherapy is a treatment carried out by, or under the direction of a specially trained Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist – the Hippotherapist.

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