Therapy Programs

What is Hippotherapy?

Hippotherapy is a unique form of therapy that utilizes the movement of a horse to work on balance, coordination, posture, mobility, and muscle tone. Specially trained therapists use the horse as a therapy tool to treat those with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. The goal is not to teach the child how to ride a horse, but is intended to carryover for improved functional abilities in daily living.

Is Hippotherapy for your child?

Your physical therapist will recommend children who would benefit from this program. The horse is part of a comprehensive treatment program. During your child's 60 minute sessions, they will be on the horse for only 30 minutes. Therapy will occur both on and off of the horse.

Other information:

The Hippotherapy session will be billed to your insurance just as any other therapy session.

Our Hippotherapy program runs for 2 5 week sessions during the summer (June-August).

*Contact PTS, Inc if you think this may be an option for your child*

. . .offering medically-based physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy services in a "kid friendly" environment