who is likely to benefit

Horse Power for Ability is the trade name of Horses for Health CLG. We are a not-for-profit organisation. Chair: Dr Dorothee Debuse

HIPPOTHERAPY

Hippotherapy is particularly beneficial for people

who have neurological disorders that affect their

ability to move (neuro-motor impairments).

However, this list is not exclusive and hippotherapy is also likely to

benefit children with Developmental Delay, Dyspraxia, Spina bifida,

Down’s Syndrome and ASD, and people of all ages with other

neurological impairments.

People with neuro-motor impairments tend to share some of the

following signs and symptoms:

- abnormal muscle tone (this could be high or low; i.e. people’s

muscles might be tight across certain joints, or they may be

generally very “floppy”)

- difficulties with coordination of arm and/or leg movements

- difficulties with balance in sitting, standing and/or walking

- difficulties in controlling their trunk and/or head in an upright

position

- difficulty or inability to walk.

To find out what is involved in hippotherapy

treatment at Horse Power for Ability, click here.