What is hippotherapy?
Hippotherapy is such a magical process when a horse becomes your fitness trainer, psychologist and friend at the same time. Don’t think that it’s just “horse riding” – it’s real therapy with results! A horse can help improve coordination, strengthen muscles and even improve your mood. How much happiness and benefit can come from one friendly ungulate!
Why horses?
Did you know that a horse’s movements are very similar to those of a human? When it walks, the rider’s muscles work almost as if he were walking himself. This is incredibly useful for people with coordination problems, cerebral palsy and other diseases. Horses also have a special gift - they can literally "read" the rider's mood. So if you come to a horse in a bad mood, it will certainly improve it.
Hippotherapy for all ages
Many people think that hippotherapy is for children, but that's not the case! Adults also love this activity. And believe me, when an adult first sits on a horse, his delight is almost the same as a child's, only a little more restrained. Plus, this is a great reason to remind yourself that life is full of miracles and "high adventures"!
Do horses like hippotherapy?
Oh, of course! These wonderful creatures enjoy interacting with people. Of course, the kindest and calmest horses, real "fluffies", are selected for this. They get joy from communicating with people, because for them it is also a kind of therapy. So don't worry, they are absolutely equal in this story!
Hippotherapy is fun!
What could be better than pleasant communication with a horse, fresh air and the opportunity to feel like a real rider? And how much joy from the fact that you are doing something useful for your health, but without boring exercise machines and difficult exercises! So if you are looking for an unusual hobby that is also useful for your health, try hippotherapy. Who knows, maybe a horse will turn out to be your best trainer, friend and stress reliever!