What Is Equine Therapy? A Complete Guide to Equine-Assisted Programs*
Learn what equine therapy is, the different types, how it works, and who it may help.
Learn what equine therapy is, the different types, how it works, and who it may help.
Learn the difference between adaptive riding and therapeutic riding, including goals, structure, and how to choose the right program.
Learn how to find PATH accredited equine therapy centers, what accreditation means, and how to choose the right program near you.
Learn what therapeutic riding is, how it works, its benefits, common goals, and who it can help.
Learn the difference between hippotherapy and therapeutic riding, including goals, providers, costs, and when each option is the right fit.
Learn how equine therapy supports children through confidence, coordination, and structured programs like therapeutic riding and hippotherapy.
Learn what equine therapy for PTSD involves, how different program types work, and why some participants find horse-based programs grounding and supportive.
Learn how equine therapy supports individuals with anxiety through structured programs, benefits, risks, and what to expect in sessions.
Learn how equine therapy supports individuals with cerebral palsy through movement, balance, and structured programs like hippotherapy and therapeutic riding.
Learn how equine therapy supports autistic individuals through improved regulation, communication, confidence, and movement-based programs.
Learn when insurance may cover hippotherapy, what counts as medical necessity, and what families should know about billing, reimbursement, and out-of-pocket costs.