Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy literally means “therapy on a horse”. This therapy involves sitting on a walking horse in a variety of positions while adapting to the horse’s movements, and working on co-ordination and posture. It is said that the movement of the horse stimulates postural responses and increases the base area of support. It can also affect muscle tone and reduce muscle spasm. Many adults and children also find it relaxing. The therapy is offered by Revive Scotland and is popular for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).