Take a moment to watch this video made by the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc.
The American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization, which provides educational resources and continuing education courses for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology professionals who incorporate equines, equine movement and the equine environment in treatment.
Take a moment to watch this video, Hippotherapy Ride Along: Visualizing How Equine Movement Benefits Clients, made by the Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding Center.
The Shea Center is a non-profit therapeutic riding center located in San Juan Capistrano, CA and have been providing equine assisted services to people with disabilities since 1978.
Our licensed therapists incorporate Hippotherapy into individualized care plans alongside traditional therapy tools and strategies. Hippotherapy is an evidence-based treatment approach where professionals use clinical reasoning and the purposeful movement of a horse to achieve therapeutic goals. This unique method engages sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive systems, helping patients improve balance, coordination, and overall functional outcomes.
Our licensed Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants are here to help our patients with:
Our licensed Speech Language Pathologists provide individualized treatment plans to support communication and swallowing needs. Services may include: