IS HIPPOTHERAPY OR THERAPEUTIC RIDING A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR CHILD?
The following questions will help you determine if hoppotherapy or therapeutic riding at Learning WITH Horses is a good fit for your child.
What kinds of special needs or challenges does your child have?
Our facility serves children with a wide variety of diagnoses and learning challenges. Any child who is in need of quality therapy, adaptive riding or would benefit from a jumpstart in learning may be appropriate to receive services at Learning WITH Horses.
Are you looking for Hippotherapy?
Here at Learning WITH Horses we offer a break from traditional therapies and incorporate the treatment strategy and benefits of HIPPOTHERAPY/Equine-Assisted therapy) into our therapy sessions.
Are you looking for Therapeutic Riding/Adaptive Riding?
Therapeutic Riding/Adaptive Riding offers your child time to destress and have some fresh air while learning the sport of horseback riding in a positive learning environment.
Do you have a prescription/referral?
A prescription is required for Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding/Adaptive Riding. Learning WITH Horses provides the necessary prescription/referral forms.
How old is your child?
We treat children from age 2 up to 16 years of age.
How much does your child weigh?
A weight limit is in place and at the discretion of the treating therapist to ensure safety. We treat children up to 160 pounds based upon the child’s functional status. A lesser weight limit of 60-80 pounds may be implemented for children requiring more assistance with sitting and ambulation.
What is your child’s head control like?
Children must have adequate head control to be able to tolerate the movement of the horse.
Can your child tolerate wearing a riding helmet?
All riders must be able to tolerate being fitted with and wearing an approved riding helmet for the duration of each treatment on the horse and any activity where the horse is involved.
Any contraindications?
One example of a contraindication might be allergies to horses. When the evaluation is scheduled, the referring physician will be asked to complete a medical form to confirm appropriateness and clear the patient of any possible contraindications.
If you feel hippotherapy or therapeutic riding is a good fit for your child click on contact link or call (210)863-8362 to hear more about Learning WITH Horses.