Hippotherapy, literally means treatment with the help of the horse. This specialty area of treatment helps children and adults who have reached a plateau in other therapies, have trouble with core strength, are “burnt out” on therapy or are seeking an alternative to traditional, clinical occupational therapy. SHHRC also offers physical and speech therapy using the movement of the horse.
BENEFITS include
- Improved balance
- Improved motor coordination
- Increased flexibility and range of motion
- Increased strength and endurance
- Improved body awareness
- Increased processing of multi-sensory information
- Improved bilateral coordination
Gina Taylor, MS, OT, HPCS is a NARHA certified riding, driving and vaulting instructor and NARHA registered therapist. She is a faculty member and board of Director for the American Hippotherapy Association. She is an active presenter and educator on Equine Assisted therapy and promotes the safe, effective use of horses as part of her occupational therapy treatments. Hippotherapy is provided at Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center.
For more information on HIPPOTHERAPY contact:
Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center
PO Box 305
83 Old Turnpike Rd
Oldwick NJ, 08858
(908) 439 9636
Occupationaltherapy@SHHRC.org