What is Hippotherapy?

Hippotherapy is a physiotherapy treatment tool delivered by trained physiotherapists, using the movement of a horse to provide carefully graded motor and sensory input. As the client sits on the horse, its motion closely mimics the movement of the human pelvis during walking, requiring the rider to actively engage their muscles to maintain balance. This strengthens neural pathways to enhance postural control, balance, strength, muscle tone, and sensory processing, supporting overall balance and body awareness. The horse's gait provides 95 to 110 repetitive movements per minute, offering high-repetition, rhythmic input that can be varied in speed, direction, and intensity.