Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy is “treatment with the help of the horse." Occupational therapists and physical therapists use the movement of a horse to help children and adults. The term comes from the Greek word, “hippos,” which means horse.
Why Choose Us?
How a horse can help with treatment:
- Their walk is similar to the movement of a human pelvis when walking
- They provide sensory input that can be, rhythmic, variable, and repetitive
- As the child or adult responds to the input, changes in function can occur
- They serve as a great motivator
- They are in natural settings
Benefits of hippotherapy:
- Arousal and attention
- Balance
- Body awareness
- Endurance
- Muscle strength
- Posture
- Timing
- Coordination
- Sequencing
- Joint mobility
Who Can Benefit?
Children ages 2 and older may be eligible to participate
Individuals with the following diagnoses including, but not limited to:
- Genetic Syndromes
- Cerebral Palsy
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Delay
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Guillain -Barre
- Multiple Sclerosis
Children with medical conditions may need to consult with their physician and therapist prior to participation. Precautions or contraindications to be considered include:
- Allergies (related to horses and the outdoors)
- History of animal abuse
Location of Service
Services are provided to outpatients at:
Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship
1342 State Route 50
Milford, OH 45150
Contact the Program Director at 513-831-7050 for information and scheduling.
