Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy is a form of therapy for children and young people with disabilities that takes place on horseback. Here, the movement sequences on the horse are used specifically to promote the child's physical and mental development.

During hippotherapy, the child sits on the horse, which is led by a specially trained therapist. The horse's movements stimulate the child's muscles, joints and balance system. Riding a horse can also help the child to learn to coordinate and concentrate better. Sensory perception is also trained through the different sensations on the horse.

Hippotherapy can be used for various forms of disability, for example for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida or developmental delays. Hippotherapy can help to improve posture, mobility, muscle function and coordination.

Another important aspect of hippotherapy is the emotional and social support that riding a horse can provide. Through contact with the animal and the feeling of moving on the horse, the child's self-confidence and self-awareness can be strengthened. The relationship between child and therapist can also be strengthened by working together with the horse.

Overall, hippotherapy can be an effective and holistic form of therapy for children and young people with disabilities, which supports the child's emotional and social development as well as their physical development.