Description: Equestrian therapy, also known as equine therapy or equine-assisted therapy, a form of therapy that makes use of horses to help promote emotional growth.
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Equestrian therapy, or equine therapy or equine-assisted therapy, is a form of therapy that makes use of horses to help promote emotional growth in individuals with disabilities.
Equestrian therapy is typically employed in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, autism , dementia, delay in mental development, down syndrome and other genetic syndromes, various types of depression , trauma and brain injuries , behavior and abuse issues and other mental health issues.
In many instances, riders with disabilities have proven their remarkable equestrian skills in various national and international competitions. This is the reason why equestrian therapy has been recognized as an important area in the medical field in many countries.