Hippotherapy is a physical, occupational, speech or recreational therapist treatment strategy utilizing the movement of the equine and is part of an integrated treatment program. A trained therapist works with students in a controlled environment. The therapist modifies the horse's movement and carefully gives sensory input. Specific riding skills are not taught during these sessions but rather a foundation is established to improve neurological and sensory processing. Support is given according to the individual needs of each rider. The preferred tack is a bareback pad which allows the rider to feel more warmth and movement from the horse.

Who it benefits from Hippotherapy?
Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Multiple Sclerosis
Stroke
Spinal Bifida
Arthritis
Scoliosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Paralysis/ Paraplegia

Ivy Hill offers private Hippotherapy sessions with a licensed Physical Therapist in both hour and half hour sessions. Rates are as follows:
Hour private lesson $70.00
Half hour private lesson $55.00
If you are interested in becoming a rider at our program, please click here to download our rider application. Please mail completed applications to: Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center, P.O. Box 23, Franconia, PA 18924