Horse Assisted Physical Therapy (HIPPOTHERAPY) | Equestrian Therapy Program At Fassett Farm
22532 Bowsher Road, Cridersville, OH 45806
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Fees
Fixed fee. In most cases, billing is taken care of by a referring hospital or physician. Scholarships are available.
Service area
Auglaize County, Ohio
Description
Provides therapy-based equine programs for people with varying degrees of disabilities. Therapy involves horse-related activities uniquely designed for those with cognitive, physical, emotional, and social disabilities (including specialized programs for autistic students). Students learn horseback riding skills and basic horse care while receiving many benefits such as improved balance, mobility, muscle tone, coordination and posture, enhanced independence, increased concentration, frustration tolerance, behavioral control, and self-esteem. Hippotherapy is conducted with a physician's prescription under the direction of a Physical or Occupational Therapist, a certified therapeutic riding instructor and an appropriate number of volunteers performing the functions of leader and side-walkers.
Data provided by
UW 211 Greater Toledo
Providing organization
Equestrian Therapy Program At Fassett Farm
Provides an equestrian therapy program accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.).