Movement
Horses create a dynamic, three-dimensional movement that cannot be reproduced in a traditional clinic setting. The movement combined with the dynamic environment leads to functional change.
neuro input
When the horse's movement is transferred to the patient through hippotherapy, it produces a combination of sensory, motor and neurological input used to treat a wide variety of diagnoses.
CONSISTENCY
The movement of the horse provides simulation of a normal human walking pattern: rhythmic, consistent, and predictable.
repetition
The movement is repetitive, allowing the patient ample opportunity to practice and refine balance responses, leading to improvements in core stabilization and postural control