VTEA - Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy is a physiological treatment used by physical and occupational therapists and speech and language pathologists. Practitioners use the multidimensional movement of the horse to stimulate neuromotor, sensory, and cognitive systems, facilitating positive changes in the client. The warmth, gait, and size of the horse challenge proprioception, encourage core strengthening, stretching, and can benefit other, more specific areas of focus. Practitioners use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to make adjustments to the horses movement. Throughout a session, various positions are used. The client may be positioned sitting backwards, sideways, or lying upon the horses back. Most hippotherapy treatments are carried out in motion, with the horse being lead or long-lined.

Call (604) 857-1267, email info@vtea.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(604) 857-1267

Email

info@vtea.ca

Website

https://www.vtea.ca/hippotherapy