Equine Assisted Therapy
Hippotherapy (HPOT)
(Speech, Physical, Occupational
Therapy)(30 minutes)
The American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) defines Hippotherapy as a treatment strategy which uses equine movement to achieve functional goals. Functional outcomes are achieved through improvements in; posture, balance, mobility, motor control, flexibility, sensory processing, and communication skills. Treatment is provided by a licensed/credentialed speech pathologist, physical therapist, or occupational therapist.
Developmental Riding
(Registered NARHA Riding Instructor
and a Speech or Occupational Therapist)
(30 minutes)
Many children develop a passion for horses and riding as a result of Hippotherapy. Children who are ready to "graduate" out of Hippotherapy, yet continue to need therapeutic intervention, are given the opportunity to learn to ride as a sport while working towards achieving therapeutic goals! This small group of two - four children is taught by both a certified NARHA riding instructor and a speech pathologist or occupational therapist.
Therapeutic Riding
(Registered NARAHA Riding Instructor)(30 minutes)
Children develop confidence, patience and self esteem in addition to improving balance, flexibility, muscle strength and communication skills while learning to ride as a sport! Our NARHA registered riding instructor works with the children who have graduated from our developmental riding program to teach basic equitation as an individualized sport.
Equine Assisted Activities (EAA)
(Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy, Teacher of
the Handicapped)(30 minutes) Equine Assisted Activities are multi-sensory activities off the horse such as grooming, tacking, feeding, and activities in our unique sensory stall which are incorporated into treatment sessions to help achieve physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral and communication goals.
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