EP38: Understanding Hippotherapy

🐴 Understanding Hippotherapy In this episode of Adapting Together Podcast, we visit Happy Farms and sit down with Dr. Dev, co-founder of Happy Farm Psychotherapy Malaysia, to explore the world of hippotherapy. Hippotherapy is much more than simply riding a horse. Dr. Dev shares how the movement of a horse can be incorporated into therapy to provide postural and sensory-motor challenges, and explains how sessions are adapted according to each individual’s needs. We also talk about: 🐎 What hippotherapy actually looks like 🧠 The connection between movement, body awareness and development 👧 Who may benefit—and when hippotherapy may not be suitable ❤️ Helping children who are initially afraid of horses 👨‍👩‍👧 Why parents continue to play an important role outside therapy 🌱 The importance of keeping an open mind when exploring support for your child One message from this conversation particularly stands out: therapy is only one part of a child’s life. Meaningful time, interaction and connection with parents are things that cannot simply be outsourced. 🎧 Tune in to learn more about hippotherapy and hear Dr. Dev’s experiences working with children and families at Happy Farms. If you find this episode helpful, share it with another parent, caregiver or professional who may benefit from the conversation.