What Is Hippotherapy? Benefits, Uses, and How It Works
Learn what hippotherapy is, how it works, and how licensed therapists use horse movement to support physical, cognitive, and communication goals.
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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.
Hippotherapy vs Therapeutic Riding: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between hippotherapy and therapeutic riding, including goals, providers, costs, and when each option is the right fit.
Equine Therapy for Children: Benefits and Program Types
Learn how equine therapy supports children through confidence, coordination, and structured programs like therapeutic riding and hippotherapy.
Equine Therapy for Cerebral Palsy: Benefits and Program Options
Learn how equine therapy supports individuals with cerebral palsy through movement, balance, and structured programs like hippotherapy and therapeutic riding.
Equine Therapy for Autism: Benefits, Programs, and How It Works
Learn how equine therapy supports autistic individuals through improved regulation, communication, confidence, and movement-based programs.
Does Insurance Cover Hippotherapy? What to Know
Learn when insurance may cover hippotherapy, what counts as medical necessity, and what families should know about billing, reimbursement, and out-of-pocket costs.
Types of Equine-Assisted Activities
Explore the main types of equine-assisted activities, including therapeutic riding, adaptive riding, and horsemanship, and how these programs support growth.
Adaptive Equipment in Equine-Assisted Programs: What It Is and How It Helps
Learn how adaptive equipment in equine-assisted programs improves safety, comfort, and access while protecting horse welfare and supporting skill growth.
Hippotherapy for Children with Special Needs: Posture, Balance, Communication, and Everyday Skills
Learn how hippotherapy supports children with special needs, including how sessions work and how movement-based therapy may support development.
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.