Equine Facilitated Therapy can either involve Hippotherapy or Therapeutic Riding.

Hippotherapy, from the Greek word for "horse", uses the movement and skills required for riding a horse as a therapeutic strategy for improving skills in patients with conditions that include cerebral palsy. For a more detailed description of Hipportherapy and what to look for in a program see What is Hippotherapy?

Therapeutic Riding is a recreational program for those with disabilities.

These are local resources. Contact each to identify specific services.

The National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy

Hold Your Horses! Inc.9700 Ranchwood Court Oakdale 209/848-4677

Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center

Project R.I.D.E

Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Ride To Walk

Riding High Equestrian Program 11685 Lorenson Rd. Auburn 530/888-8891

Skyline Therapeutic Riding Program 5750 Redwood Rd. Oakland 510/551-5148

Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center

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