Hippotherapy

August 31, 2011 7:56 PM
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Horses have been revered for centuries for their intelligence, beauty, grace, and strength. We also know that horses have an unusual ability to read and connect with us. So its really no wonder that they are also being used in therapy as a modality for improving everything from verbalizations, motor control, sensory integration, and posture. Its not something we hear about every day, though, so it was nice to see this article pop up - check it out!

And speaking of horse therapy, shout out to our friends at Strides Therapy Center up in Iowa!