27/01/2026
Just having fun braiding Goldie's tail? Yes, but also so much more! 🐴
Some factors that can be focused on with braiding activities in Hippotherapy:
Supports sensory regulation through rhythmic, bilateral hand use and tactile input
Improves fine motor skills, finger strength, dexterity, and grasp endurance
Enhances bilateral coordination, midline crossing, and hand dominance
Develops visual-motor integration and visual attention
Builds motor planning through sequencing a multi-step task
Promotes postural control, shoulder stability, and upper-limb endurance
Increases attention, task endurance, and ability to follow instructions
Supports emotional regulation, patience, and frustration tolerance
Enhances confidence, self-esteem, and sense of competence
Encourages responsibility, nurturing behaviours, and engagement in meaningful activity
So YES! Hippotherapy is fun, but it is also so much more!!! 🐎💕
