Education and Resources
Hippotherapy (the treatment strategy utilizing medical-quality equine movement) is an evidence-based approach which has been proven to produce measurable, functional therapeutic results. Hippotherapy is approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Best practice dictates that PT, OT, and SLP professionals integrate the hippotherapy strategy into a patient’s plan of care, along with other therapy tools and/or strategies.
Resources for Medical Professionals, Insurance Companies, and Families
- AHA, Inc. provides resources to therapists and other health professionals, families, and third party payers.
- Please check the AHA Research page for additional resources.
Research & Articles
- American Hippotherapy Association Research Resource page
- AHA Bibliography and Reference List
- Horseback Riding Helps Kids With Autism, ADHD
- Why Equine-Assisted Therapy Works for Mental Health Treatment
- Children’s Cognitive Abilities Enhanced by Horseback Riding
- Horseback Riding Improves the Ability to Cause the Appropriate Action (Go Reaction) and the Appropriate Self-control (No-Go Reaction) in Children
Additional Resources
- American Hippotherapy Association (AHA)
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH)
Funding
The following organizations provide funding for research. NCEFT is not affiliated with these organizations.
