Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center

What is Hippotherapy?

Hippotherapy is a specialized treatment in which the movement of the horse allows clients to make great strides in their physical, occupational or speech therapies. At Riverwood, these sessions consist of one-on-one treatment with a board certified physical therapist that is trained by AHA (American Hippotherapy Association) and registered (intermediate level) through NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association). The client, therapist and horse form a partnership in which the movements of the horse and specially designed exercises help the rider meet their physical therapy goals. Hippotherapy facilitates posture, mobility, balance, communication and self awareness in a highly motivating environment.

Hippotherapy Classes at Riverwood

Hippotherapy is offered at Riverwood through Kids in Motion Therapy Services. For more information contact Kathylyn Barnhill, PT at the Riverwood office.

Participant Forms and Releases

Founded in 1995, Riverwood is a 501 (c)(3) charitable corporation serving 90 individuals weekly. We are a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) Premier Accredited center with three nationally certified instructors and a physical therapist registered at the intermediate level with NARHA and AHA (American Hippotherapy Association).