Hippotherapy is the purposeful manipulation of equine movement as a therapy tool to engage sensory, neuromotor and cognitive systems to promote functional outcomes as an evidence-based intervention tool in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology.

A horse’s movement is multi-dimensional which globally impacts the neurophysiology of the human. The rhythmic, low-amplitude, consistent movement of the horse can be purposefully manipulated to address a range of system impairments. (AHA Inc. 2019)

Maddy is an Occupational Therapist trained in treating with Hippotherapy as a treatment tool within an Occupational Therapy Intervention plan. She has undertaken study in both Australia and America completing Part 1 and Part 2 Treatment Principles with the American Hippotherapy Association. She currently sits on the International Committee for AHA Inc. and is passionate about expanding opportunities for growth of this intervention tool here in Australia.