Pegasus recently commenced a new hippotherapy program where physiotherapists work with our coaches to deliver a physiotherapy session using the horses movement as the treatment tool.
Hippotherapy sessions differ from our regular riding lessons due to their focus on improving the physical abilities of our riders through a programmed physiotherapy treatment plan. All sessions are conducted by specially trained physiotherapists or occupational therapists in collaboration with our qualified coaches.
In hippotherapy the emphasis of the session is different with the horse's movement influencing the client rather than the client influencing the horse. The client is positioned on, and actively responds to, the movement of the therapy horse. The therapist directs the movement of the horse, analyses the client's responses and adjusts the treatment accordingly.
For more information on our hippotherapy program please see our fact sheet. |
