Happy Farms Malaysia - Hippotherapy Research & Centre of Excellence

Happy Farms Malaysia - Hippotherapy Research & Centre of Excellence Occupational Therapy Services (hippotherapy and early intervention programs for paediatric age group)

The Saudis call them 'children of determination.Malaysian therapists call them 'chronic cases' and 'lifelong clients.'On...
30/01/2026

The Saudis call them 'children of determination.

Malaysian therapists call them 'chronic cases' and 'lifelong clients.'

One term assumes potential. The other assumes a payment plan.

Your therapist has seen your child twice a week for 18 months. 'Slow but steady improvement.' Translation: improved just enough that you keep paying, never enough that you leave.

A horse provides 100+ muscle activations per minute, three-dimensional pelvic movement, instant postural feedback, and 38°C temperature therapy.

Your therapist provides bean bags and stickers.

Children of determination deserve methods that match their fighting spirit. Not therapists recycling 1970s interventions at 2025 prices because that's all they learned in their degree 20 years ago.

Hippotherapy's only crime? Kids graduate too fast.

We're not 'alternative' therapy. We're what happens when you remove the profit motive from pediatric rehabilitation. Con...
29/01/2026

We're not 'alternative' therapy. We're what happens when you remove the profit motive from pediatric rehabilitation. Conventional therapy costs RM300/hour and takes years. Hippotherapy costs the same and shows results in weeks. The only reason it's not standard care is because you can't patent a horse.

I'm a medical doctor telling you the medical establishment is lying to your face about your disabled child's potential.N...
29/01/2026

I'm a medical doctor telling you the medical establishment is lying to your face about your disabled child's potential.
Not lying by commission – lying by omission.
They'll never tell you that the RM15,000 wheelchair they prescribed could be unnecessary if someone put your kid on a horse at age 3 instead of age 8. They'll never mention that the 'global developmental delay' diagnosis is sometimes just sensory integration disorder that resolves with rhythmic movement therapy. They'll never admit that your child's future was limited not by their condition, but by a healthcare system that profits from management, not cure.
Hippotherapy has 40+ years of peer-reviewed evidence. It's prescribed in Germany, covered by insurance in the US, and standard care across Scandinavia. In Malaysia? Zero government funding. Zero hospital integration. Zero coverage. Why? Because the moment hippotherapy becomes mainstream, someone has to explain why we've been paying RM500/hour for physio that delivers 30% of the results.
Your child's potential is being sacrificed at the altar of institutional inertia and professional pride.
I'm not saying this as an activist. I'm saying this as the doctor who signs your medical reports, who sits in medicolegal reviews, who sees what happens when we choose protocol over outcomes.
The cruelty isn't that hippotherapy is 'alternative.' The cruelty is that we call it 'alternative' so we don't have to admit what we've been doing wrong for decades.
Tag a pediatrician. Watch them get uncomfortable.

Rich kids in Europe and America have been doing hippotherapy for decades. Malaysian parents are told it's 'unproven' whi...
29/01/2026

Rich kids in Europe and America have been doing hippotherapy for decades. Malaysian parents are told it's 'unproven' while their children rot in waiting lists for occupational therapy slots that open once every six months. This isn't about evidence. It's about who decides what disabled children deserve.

Most therapy happens in sterile rooms where kids are bored and parents are broke. Meanwhile, a RM100,000 horse is doing ...
29/01/2026

Most therapy happens in sterile rooms where kids are bored and parents are broke. Meanwhile, a RM100,000 horse is doing more for motor planning and core stability in 30 minutes than months of conventional therapy. The problem isn't access to hippotherapy – it's that we've convinced ourselves expensive facilities are better than nature.

Time to face the reality. Your child needs nature to get better!

24/01/2026

Why above-shoulder activities in hippotherapy are so powerful 🐎✨

Above-shoulder activities (like reaching up, throwing, placing objects overhead) do so much more than just train the arms.

When a child does these activities on a horse, something unique happens:

• ✨ Postural activation
Reaching above the shoulders naturally activates the core, trunk, and shoulder stabilisers. On a moving horse, the body has to work even harder to stay upright and balanced.

• 🧠 Bilateral coordination & motor planning
The child must plan the movement, cross midline, and coordinate both sides of the body—all while responding to the horse’s rhythmic movement.

• 🧩 Sensory integration in real time
The horse provides continuous vestibular and proprioceptive input. This helps the child organise their body while their arms move away from their visual field (which can be very challenging for some kids).

• 💪 Functional strength with purpose
Instead of repetitive table-top exercises, the child is motivated—reaching to feed the horse, place rings, throw beanbags, or touch targets. It’s meaningful, not mechanical.

• 🌈 Confidence boost
Many kids who avoid overhead tasks on the ground suddenly can do it on the horse. Success changes their relationship with movement.

💡 That’s the magic
On the horse, above-shoulder activities are no longer isolated exercises—they become whole-body, brain-body connections.

21/01/2026

What Is School Readiness?

School readiness is not just knowing ABCs or numbers. It refers to a child’s overall ability to cope, learn, and participate in a school environment. It includes:

Key Areas of School Readiness

Postural Control & Core Strength
• Sitting upright on the floor or chair
• Maintaining attention during table tasks

Sensory Regulation
• Tolerating classroom noise, movement, and touch
• Staying calm and organized during transitions

Attention & Listening Skills
• Following instructions
• Sustaining focus during lessons

Motor Skills
• Gross motor: walking in line, playground activities
• Fine motor: holding a pencil, cutting, writing

Emotional & Behavioral Regulation
• Managing emotions
• Coping with frustration and changes in routine

Social Skills & Confidence
• Turn-taking
• Participating in group activities

How Hippotherapy Supports Children with Hypotonia ✨The horse’s gentle, rhythmic movement closely mimics human walking. T...
20/01/2026

How Hippotherapy Supports Children with Hypotonia ✨

The horse’s gentle, rhythmic movement closely mimics human walking. This natural motion helps activate core and trunk muscles, improve posture, balance, and body awareness—especially important for children with low muscle tone.

Movement, motivation, and meaningful therapy—all in one session 🐴💛

Low muscle tone doesn’t mean low potential.
With the horse’s rhythmic movement, children naturally activate their core, improve posture, and build balance—without even realising they’re working. 🐴✨

📩 Curious if hippotherapy is suitable for your child?
Message us to learn more or book an assessment

Why Does My Child Walk on Tip-Toes? 🌟Tip-toe walking can happen due to: • Tight calf muscles or high muscle tone • Senso...
18/01/2026

Why Does My Child Walk on Tip-Toes? 🌟

Tip-toe walking can happen due to:
• Tight calf muscles or high muscle tone
• Sensory seeking or sensory processing differences
• Balance or core stability challenges

🐎 How Hippotherapy Helps:
• Gentle stretching: Helps relax tight muscles in the legs and ankles
• Heel-to-toe practice: Encourages proper weight bearing through heels
• Improved posture & balance: Strengthens core and stabilizes movement
• Sensory regulation & body awareness: Helps children feel their feet and body in space

✨ Benefits You’ll See:
• Walking with flat feet and more stability
• Stronger core and better posture
• Calmer, more confident movements in daily life

📞 Book an Assessment Today!
012 515 3376 / +60 11-5623 3766

📍 Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club & Resort
Happy Farms Hippotherapy — Building Skills One Ride at a Time!

Early Intervention + Hippotherapy = Faster, Holistic Growth!From building brain connections 🧠 to improving balance, coor...
16/01/2026

Early Intervention + Hippotherapy = Faster, Holistic Growth!

From building brain connections 🧠 to improving balance, coordination, and hand skills 🤸‍♂️, hippotherapy gives your child the sensory input, confidence, and social skills they need—all while having FUN! 💛

👀 Watch them learn, grow, and smile on horseback!

Hippotherapy is more than just horse riding 🐴✨Through fun, hands-on activities like screwing, sorting and building, chil...
12/01/2026

Hippotherapy is more than just horse riding 🐴✨

Through fun, hands-on activities like screwing, sorting and building, children naturally work on their fine motor skills, hand strength, focus and coordination — all while enjoying the calming movement of the horse.

What makes hippotherapy special is that it supports both neurodivergent and neurotypical children, helping them:
🌱 Build confidence
🌱 Improve motor and sensory skills
🌱 Strengthen focus and body awareness
🌱 Learn through play, not pressure

Every child develops differently — and hippotherapy meets them where they are, turning therapy into a joyful and meaningful experience 💙

READY, SET, TROT!Your child’s first step into horsemanship starts here 💫Designed for beginners aged 4–12, this guided pr...
10/01/2026

READY, SET, TROT!
Your child’s first step into horsemanship starts here 💫

Designed for beginners aged 4–12, this guided programme helps children build confidence, coordination, focus, and empathy — all while having fun with our gentle horses.

Guided by experienced teachers, therapists & trained instructors.

✨ No riding experience needed
⏱ 45-minute sessions
📅 Wed, Thu & Fri
💰 RM180 ➝ RM150 per session

📲 Book your child’s first ride today
📞 +6011-5623 3766

Limited slots available

Address

Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club & Resort
Kuala Lumpur
60000

Opening Hours

Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+60125153376

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Hippotherapy in Malaysia

To become the region's leading results driven medical services company that is reputed for its ability to improve the quality of patients lives through our innovative services as well as the compassionate commitment of our highly trained staff. Rehabilitative services (mainly hippotherapy and early intervention

programs for pediatric age groups). The founders of this company have had more than 12 years of practical hands-on experience in the whole spectrum of healthcare and rehabilitative practice.

Our Promise : Patient Focused, Customer Centered, Caregiver Oriented