Equitherapy Articles
- Equitherapy (literally therapy using the horse) is physical therapy that uses unique qualities of horse back riding as a therapy tool. Through Equitherapy people of all ages with physical or developmental disabilities can improve their physical health; improve their muscle tone and posture; increase their balance; sharpen their hand-eye coordination; improve their communication skills; and gain a sense of control and self confidence. In equitherapy, the rhythm of the horse imitates the rider’s own pelvis movement, a unique feature that cannot be duplicated in a traditional physical therapy settings. This can recreate the sensation of walking for people with paralyzing disabilities and can reduce or inhibit nervous spasms associated with other disabilities.
