My approach always begins with looking at the bigger picture and then stripping it right back to basics. You wouldn’t build a house without solid foundations, and it’s the same for movement. We need to put the building blocks in place, those little milestones that will lead you and your child to the bigger goals.

SUPPORT.
UNDERSTANDING.
FUN.

No-one knows your child like you. You know them inside and out, the things that can trigger them, the things to say, and the things not to say. And that’s why you know they need more.

More help, more support, more focused attention.

It’s a form of Physiotherapy that uses the movement of a horse, in walk, to challenge the balance reactions and postural control of the rider.

Instead of a saddle we use a specially made therapy pad that allows the movement of the horse to be transmitted to the patient, and it’s seen as an effective treatment for children with conditions including Cerebral Palsy.

IT ALL STARTS WITH YOUR CHILD’S NEEDS
Every session is tailored to the needs of the rider. So we always start with a therapeutic assessment.

From there we work through a variety of sitting and lying positions to support the development of balance and postural reactions from the head down. That means everything from sitting over the side of the horse to even sitting backwards facing the tail, all combined with a dose of fun and play..

Each exercise is designed to help you understand and notice what head control and trunk control looks like, so we can start to create those building blocks for development, in a relaxed, fun environment. Hippotherapy is the perfect Physiotherapy treatment for children with all levels of needs, from those who have challenges with sitting and head control, to those on their feet independently.