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Mashu therapy /Malaysia Hippotherapy/ is now available at Serdang/ Kuala Lumpur/ Selangor!

Our hippotherapy/ horse therapy is conducted by certified physiotherapist to help special needs children.

25/11/2025

Children are sometimes positioned prone side-lying on the horse during hippotherapy because this posture provides a unique mix of sensory input, core activation, and postural challenge that cannot be achieved in normal sitting.

When a child lies sideways on the horse, the slow, rhythmic movement of the horse creates gentle stretching through the trunk, encourages the child to lengthen tight muscles, and improves lateral trunk stability.

This position also supports bilateral integration, because the child must use both sides of the body to stay balanced while the horse moves.

In addition, the sideways orientation increases vestibular input, helping children improve body awareness, spatial orientation, and the ability to process moving sensations safely.

For children who are anxious or have low muscle tone, prone side-lying can be calming, grounding, and helps them engage in activities with better attention.

Overall, this position strengthens the core, improves balance reactions, supports sensory regulation, and prepares the body for more advanced riding postures.

21/11/2025

Motor exercises on the horse during hippotherapy provide powerful developmental benefits for children because the horse’s rhythmic, three-dimensional movement naturally stimulates the body to activate balance, core strength, and postural control.

As the child adjusts to the horse’s motion—whether reaching, stretching, sitting upright, or changing positions—they practise motor planning, body awareness, and coordination in a dynamic environment that challenges them more than static floor exercises.

These movements also support sensory integration, helping the brain organise input from the vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile systems, which improves attention, self-regulation, and confidence.

Over time, children become more stable, responsive, and engaged, transferring these skills into daily functional tasks such as walking, playing, and classroom participation.

18/11/2025

Inserting a ring onto a stick during hippotherapy strengthens motor planning because the child must organise several steps of movement while maintaining balance on a moving horse.

The child needs to locate the stick visually, reaching for it correctly, judge the distance, and plan how to bring their hand to the right position without dropping it. At the same time, they must shift their body and adjust their posture as the horse moves, which requires continuous re-planning of their actions.

This sequence—reach, hold, position, and insert—helps children practise coordinating both sides of the body, timing their movements, and completing a purposeful action with accuracy.

Over time, this improves their ability to plan, execute, and adjust multi-step motor tasks in daily life.

14/11/2025

Riding backwards during hippotherapy provides a powerful way to challenge a child’s balance, body awareness, and sensory processing in a safe and controlled manner.

When seated facing the horse’s tail, children receive movement inputs that are very different from typical forward riding—the pelvis, trunk, and core muscles must work harder to stay upright, which strengthens postural control and stability.

This position also encourages greater activation of the back and abdominal muscles, improving overall core strength.

Sensory-wise, backward riding offers a new orientation that stimulates the vestibular system, helping children improve their sense of direction, spatial awareness, and the ability to process movement.

It also reduces the amount of visual information in front of them, allowing them to rely more on their body’s internal feedback (proprioception) to maintain balance and organize movement.

For many children, this novel position boosts confidence, supports motor planning, and enhances their ability to respond to changing motion—all key components in functional development.

12/11/2025

Hippotherapy is a form of therapy that uses the natural movement of a horse to help improve a person’s physical, sensory, and emotional functioning.

Guided by therapist, the rhythmic and repetitive motion of the horse provides sensory input that closely mimics the movement patterns of human walking.

This helps to strengthen the rider’s core muscles, balance, posture, coordination, and motor control.

Beyond physical benefits, hippotherapy also supports cognitive and emotional development — promoting focus, confidence, communication, and social interaction.

The unique bond between the rider and the horse creates a motivating and calming environment, making therapy both engaging and effective for children and individuals with special needs.

06/11/2025

Bonding with the horse is an important part of hippotherapy because it helps children feel safe, calm, and connected during the session.

When a child develops trust and comfort with the horse, it reduces anxiety and increases their willingness to participate in therapeutic activities.

This emotional connection encourages relaxation, which can improve posture, breathing, and body control.

Bonding also supports social and emotional development, as children learn empathy, responsibility, and care through interacting with the horse.

Furthermore, when children feel emotionally connected, they become more motivated and focused, allowing therapists to work more effectively on physical, sensory, and communication goals.

Overall, the bond between the child and horse creates a strong foundation for both emotional growth and therapeutic progress.

04/11/2025

Prone positioning on the horse, where the child lies on their stomach, is an effective activity in hippotherapy to promote core strengthening.

When the horse moves, the child must engage their abdominal, back, and hip muscles to maintain balance and stability against the horse’s rhythmic motion.

Reaching for a bean bag while in this position adds an additional challenge by encouraging trunk extension, rotation, and coordinated limb movement.

This combination enhances postural control, core endurance, and body awareness, which are essential for functional skills such as sitting, standing, and overall balance in daily activities.

29/10/2025

Touching a horse provides rich tactile sensory input for children during hippotherapy.

The horse’s body offers a variety of textures — warm skin, coarse hair, smooth mane, and even the saddle and reins — all stimulating the child’s sense of touch.

This sensory experience helps children become more aware of different surfaces and sensations, improving their ability to process and respond appropriately to tactile input.

For children who are either over- or under-sensitive to touch, interacting with the horse can help regulate their tactile system in a calm and natural way.

Through consistent contact, children may develop better body awareness, emotional regulation, and comfort with touch, which can translate into improved daily functioning and confidence in other sensory-rich environments.

25/10/2025

Holding a foam pole with both hands during hippotherapy helps children improve upper body strength, stability, and bilateral coordination.

As the horse moves, the child must actively engage their core muscles and adjust their posture to stay balanced while maintaining a firm grip on the pole.

This activity encourages both sides of the body to work together, promoting symmetry and coordination between the left and right hands. It also enhances proprioception—the awareness of body position and movement—by helping children sense how their arms and torso move in response to the horse’s motion.

Additionally, holding the pole supports attention, focus, and postural control, as children must stay alert and responsive to maintain balance, making it a valuable exercise for developing physical and sensory integration skills.

22/10/2025

Hippotherapy benefits children’s sensory development because the horse’s movement provides powerful, natural, and multisensory stimulation that helps the brain process and organize sensory information more effectively.

The rhythmic and repetitive motion of the horse mimics the natural pattern of human walking, which engages the child’s vestibular system (responsible for balance), proprioceptive system (body awareness), and tactile system (touch).

As the horse moves, the child’s body constantly makes small adjustments to maintain balance, strengthening core muscles while improving posture, coordination, and stability.

The gentle, consistent motion also provides calming sensory input, helping children with sensory processing challenges to regulate their emotions and focus better.

Additionally, the tactile experience of touching, grooming, or interacting with the horse enriches their sensory exploration, promoting comfort with different textures and enhancing overall sensory integration.

20/10/2025

Wishing you a Diwali filled with light, laughter, and endless joy!

18/10/2025

🐴✨ Healing Happens in the Saddle! ✨🐴

At UPM Serdang, our Hippotherapy sessions bring smiles, strength, and confidence to children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy 💕

Every gentle step of the horse helps improve balance, focus, sensory skills, and emotional well-being — all while having fun! 🌈

📅 Saturday afternoon slots are now open!
📲 Message Dr. Khew (011-1014 0828) to book a session today!

Let your child experience therapy that moves — in every sense of the word. 💫

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