22/01/2026
A huge milestone moment we just had to share !!
This incredible little girl has been coming to therapy with us since she was a preschooler, and this week she achieved something huge 💛
She has learnt to sit herself up independently from lying on the floor.
That might sound simple to some — but for her, this is life-changing. It means a whole new view of the world, no longer limited to floor level. It means more choice, comfort, and independence — being able to move into a position that supports her play, exploration, and connection with the world around her 🌍✨
Through hippotherapy, we’ve been carefully and consistently targeting:
• core stability
• pelvic stability
• postural control
🐴 Why hippotherapy helps:
The horse’s rhythmic, three-dimensional movement closely mirrors the movement of the human pelvis during walking. While riding, her body is constantly receiving rich sensory and movement input, requiring her trunk and pelvis to make small, automatic adjustments to stay upright and balanced.
Over time, this builds:
• deep core strength
• improved pelvic control
• better postural reactions
• confidence in moving against gravity
And this week, she’s been able to pull all of those skills together — transferring them from the horse to the floor — and achieve a brand-new motor milestone 💪✨
What a huge achievement, and such a powerful reminder of how meaningful, functional change happens through movement, repetition, and the right support 💛
Video shared with permission of a very proud Mum!! 👏
