Equine-Assisted Learning: Life Skills, Communication & Growth Through Horses
Learn how Equine-Assisted Learning builds communication, self-regulation, problem-solving, and leadership through guided, ground-based activities with horses.
Equine Therapy for Special Needs: Benefits and Program Types
Learn how equine therapy supports individuals with special needs through therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted programs.
Hippotherapy and Cerebral Palsy: How Therapists Use Horse Movement to Support Posture, Balance, and Functional Skills
Learn how therapists use horse movement in hippotherapy to support posture, balance, and functional skills in cerebral palsy — plus what sessions involve.
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy: Programs, Setting, and Community Role
Learn about NCEFT’s equine-assisted programs, adaptive riding, and community activities at its long-running equestrian campus in Woodside, California.
Equine Therapy for Teens: Benefits, Programs, and What to Expect
Learn how equine-assisted programs help teens build regulation, communication, boundaries, and confidence through supportive, structured activities.
American Hippotherapy Association: Mission, Education, and Role in the Field
Learn about the American Hippotherapy Association, its mission, history, and role in professional education related to equine movement.
Equine Programs for Older Adults: Balance, Confidence, and Connection
Equine therapy helps older adults improve balance, posture, confidence, and connection through safe adapted activities. Learn what to expect.
Hippotherapy: How Licensed Therapists Use Horse Movement in PT, OT, and Speech Therapy
Learn how licensed PTs, OTs, and SLPs use horse movement in treatment, who benefits, safety basics, and how to choose a quality hippotherapy program.
Equine Programs and Autism: How Inclusive Barns Create Supportive Experiences
Learn how inclusive equine programs create structured, supportive experiences for children on the autism spectrum through clear routines and hands-on activities.
Equine Therapy for Veterans: Benefits, Programs, and How to Find One
Learn how equine programs support veterans through connection, routine, and community, and how to find a program near you.
Benefits of Therapeutic Riding: Strength, Confidence, and Inclusion
Therapeutic riding builds balance, coordination, confidence, and inclusion through adapted instruction and horse-partnered learning.