Submitted by vince on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 10:24pm
The Greek work ‘hippos’ means horse. Hippotherapy is using the horse as a tool to achieve therapy goals as designed by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech and language pathologist to meet the individuals goals. Emphasis is on achieving therapy goals, not on teaching riding skills. Special equipment and various developmental positions may be used to help the client reach these therapy goals.
