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Hippotherapy: How horses help people heal

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Hippotherapy, the use of horseback riding for therapeutic purposes, was first mentioned in writings by Hippocrates, the notorious father of modern medicine. Despite the long history of use, the medical practice wasn’t acknowledged until the 1960’s when doctors began using the movement of the horse to stimulate muscle development in patients. Based on the fact ... read more »