Help on Hooves

01/18/2026

❄️Snow in FL again?! We sure did enjoy watching the beautiful snowflakes this morning! Ellie says, “No thanks, I’m perfectly fine snuggled down in my shavings.” Stay safe and warm everyone! 🐴

01/10/2026

Help on Hooves merch is officially here! 🎉

We’ve got a limited stock of cute, and comfy items now available for purchase. 🐴

Grab yours while they last and show off your love for horses, therapy, and all things HOH 💕

Comment or message us to order and we’ll send payment info. 📩

T-shirts are Bella Canvas. If we don’t have your size in stock, we will be happy to add you to the list to be notified when the next shipment comes in. ✨

Thanks for all the love and support! ❤️

01/08/2026

🌟Check out this cutie! Riding towards regulation, confidence, and progress through equine movement!🐴

01/06/2026

🐴💫 Spots Are Open 💫🐴

Looking for a unique, engaging approach to pediatric OT?

We have limited availability for occupational therapy session incorporating hippotherapy!

Through purposeful equine movement and a nurturing outdoor environment, we help children build strength, coordination, regulation, and confidence—while having fun!

⏰ Don’t wait
📅 Spots are limited
📞 Call (850) 816-0632
📩 Message info@helponhooves.com

01/04/2026

Starting the new year by making a change — and we’d love for you to be part of it! 💕

At Help on Hooves, volunteers play a vital role in supporting our hippotherapy sessions. Together with our incredible horses, we help children build strength, confidence, and independence in a fun, supportive environment. 🐴

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back and start your year with purpose, we’re looking for volunteers to join our team. No horse experience required — just a caring heart and willingness to help. ✨

01/01/2026

12/18/2025

🐴✨ Why do we sometimes ride BACKWARDS in OT? ✨🐴

In hippotherapy, every position has a purpose!

Riding backwards intentionally changes visual flow, challenging the brain to process movement in a new way.

This supports:
✔️ Visual-vestibular integration
✔️ Core strength & postural control
✔️ Balance & protective reactions
✔️ Sensory processing & regulation

By gently disrupting what the brain expects, we help kids build stronger sensory foundations that carry over into everyday life—school, play, and self-care.

Fun? Yes.
Intentional? Always.
Therapeutic? Absolutely.

11/27/2025

On this special day of gratitude, may your heart be full, your table abundant and your home filled with laughter and love!

11/21/2025

🐴Occupational therapy + hippotherapy = meaningful movement that supports grasping and bilateral coordination skills!✨

09/09/2025

🐴 A horse’s body temperature is about 1-5 degrees warmer than that of a human, primarily in the neck/mane and quarters.

🌡️This extra warmth can promote an overall sense of relaxation, aid in stretching muscles, increase the riders plasticity, and reduce spasticity.

💪🏻Not all activities are appropriate for every client, but, lying on the back of a horse during therapy may be particularly effective for children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy or hyperactivity!

09/04/2025

🐴Through the analysis of salvia hormonal levels, multiple research studies have shown that, children who participated in hippotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant DECREASE in cortisol and INCREASE in progesterone levels after therapy!

📣Why does this matter?

🧠In the brain, Progesterone has the same behavioral tendencies as Oxytocin and is correlated with recognizing and establishing social relationships and understanding the emotional meaning of speech intonation.

🧩Researchers have found that individuals with Autism have lower levels of Oxytocin. When Oxytocin levels are increased, they observed a decrease in repetitive behaviors and noted that individuals were more likely to engage in social interactions and communications!