The main benefits of hippotherapy, which consists of treating disabled people with horses, are:
- Improves balance and posture; Development of motor coordination; Stimulation of tactile, visual and auditory sensitivity; Improves muscle tone: Increases muscle strength; Facilitates social integration; Development of fine motor skills; Stimulation of the functioning of internal organs; self-esteem and self-confidence; stimulation of affection due to contact with an animal; promotes a feeling of well-being;
Hippotherapy is a therapy that uses horses and provides benefits to people of all ages, to people with physical or motor disabilities, with mental disorders and personal relationship problems.