Hippo-what?

When I tell people about hippotherapy, I get a lot of “smile and nods,” blank stares, and “what exactly are you doing with hippos?”

Luckily, there are no hippos involved.

“Hippo” is latin for “horse,” and hippotherapy is therapy using the movement of the horse as a treatment tool. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists can all utilize hippotherapy as a part of their treatment sessions.

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