Why is it called Hippotherapy?

The name highlights the central role of the horse in this therapy. Horses have a unique way of moving that mimics the human walk. This movement helps stimulate the participant rider's muscles, nervous system, and even their brain, in ways that are hard to achieve with traditional therapy methods. The horses's three-dimensional movement - forward and backward, side to side, up and down - engages the participant rider's core muscles and helps them develop better balance and coordination.

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