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Mashu therapy /Malaysia Hippotherapy/ is now available at Serdang/ Kuala Lumpur/ Selangor!

Our hippotherapy/ horse therapy is conducted by certified physiotherapist to help special needs children.

14/11/2025

Riding backwards during hippotherapy provides a powerful way to challenge a child’s balance, body awareness, and sensory processing in a safe and controlled manner.

When seated facing the horse’s tail, children receive movement inputs that are very different from typical forward riding—the pelvis, trunk, and core muscles must work harder to stay upright, which strengthens postural control and stability.

This position also encourages greater activation of the back and abdominal muscles, improving overall core strength.

Sensory-wise, backward riding offers a new orientation that stimulates the vestibular system, helping children improve their sense of direction, spatial awareness, and the ability to process movement.

It also reduces the amount of visual information in front of them, allowing them to rely more on their body’s internal feedback (proprioception) to maintain balance and organize movement.

For many children, this novel position boosts confidence, supports motor planning, and enhances their ability to respond to changing motion—all key components in functional development.

12/11/2025

Hippotherapy is a form of therapy that uses the natural movement of a horse to help improve a person’s physical, sensory, and emotional functioning.

Guided by therapist, the rhythmic and repetitive motion of the horse provides sensory input that closely mimics the movement patterns of human walking.

This helps to strengthen the rider’s core muscles, balance, posture, coordination, and motor control.

Beyond physical benefits, hippotherapy also supports cognitive and emotional development — promoting focus, confidence, communication, and social interaction.

The unique bond between the rider and the horse creates a motivating and calming environment, making therapy both engaging and effective for children and individuals with special needs.

06/11/2025

Bonding with the horse is an important part of hippotherapy because it helps children feel safe, calm, and connected during the session.

When a child develops trust and comfort with the horse, it reduces anxiety and increases their willingness to participate in therapeutic activities.

This emotional connection encourages relaxation, which can improve posture, breathing, and body control.

Bonding also supports social and emotional development, as children learn empathy, responsibility, and care through interacting with the horse.

Furthermore, when children feel emotionally connected, they become more motivated and focused, allowing therapists to work more effectively on physical, sensory, and communication goals.

Overall, the bond between the child and horse creates a strong foundation for both emotional growth and therapeutic progress.

04/11/2025

Prone positioning on the horse, where the child lies on their stomach, is an effective activity in hippotherapy to promote core strengthening.

When the horse moves, the child must engage their abdominal, back, and hip muscles to maintain balance and stability against the horse’s rhythmic motion.

Reaching for a bean bag while in this position adds an additional challenge by encouraging trunk extension, rotation, and coordinated limb movement.

This combination enhances postural control, core endurance, and body awareness, which are essential for functional skills such as sitting, standing, and overall balance in daily activities.

29/10/2025

Touching a horse provides rich tactile sensory input for children during hippotherapy.

The horse’s body offers a variety of textures — warm skin, coarse hair, smooth mane, and even the saddle and reins — all stimulating the child’s sense of touch.

This sensory experience helps children become more aware of different surfaces and sensations, improving their ability to process and respond appropriately to tactile input.

For children who are either over- or under-sensitive to touch, interacting with the horse can help regulate their tactile system in a calm and natural way.

Through consistent contact, children may develop better body awareness, emotional regulation, and comfort with touch, which can translate into improved daily functioning and confidence in other sensory-rich environments.

25/10/2025

Holding a foam pole with both hands during hippotherapy helps children improve upper body strength, stability, and bilateral coordination.

As the horse moves, the child must actively engage their core muscles and adjust their posture to stay balanced while maintaining a firm grip on the pole.

This activity encourages both sides of the body to work together, promoting symmetry and coordination between the left and right hands. It also enhances proprioception—the awareness of body position and movement—by helping children sense how their arms and torso move in response to the horse’s motion.

Additionally, holding the pole supports attention, focus, and postural control, as children must stay alert and responsive to maintain balance, making it a valuable exercise for developing physical and sensory integration skills.

22/10/2025

Hippotherapy benefits children’s sensory development because the horse’s movement provides powerful, natural, and multisensory stimulation that helps the brain process and organize sensory information more effectively.

The rhythmic and repetitive motion of the horse mimics the natural pattern of human walking, which engages the child’s vestibular system (responsible for balance), proprioceptive system (body awareness), and tactile system (touch).

As the horse moves, the child’s body constantly makes small adjustments to maintain balance, strengthening core muscles while improving posture, coordination, and stability.

The gentle, consistent motion also provides calming sensory input, helping children with sensory processing challenges to regulate their emotions and focus better.

Additionally, the tactile experience of touching, grooming, or interacting with the horse enriches their sensory exploration, promoting comfort with different textures and enhancing overall sensory integration.

20/10/2025

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18/10/2025

🐴✨ Healing Happens in the Saddle! ✨🐴

At UPM Serdang, our Hippotherapy sessions bring smiles, strength, and confidence to children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy 💕

Every gentle step of the horse helps improve balance, focus, sensory skills, and emotional well-being — all while having fun! 🌈

📅 Saturday afternoon slots are now open!
📲 Message Dr. Khew (011-1014 0828) to book a session today!

Let your child experience therapy that moves — in every sense of the word. 💫

17/10/2025

Horse therapy, or hippotherapy, helps children improve sensory regulation by providing rich sensory input through movement, touch, and balance.

The rhythmic motion of the horse stimulates the child’s vestibular and proprioceptive systems, which are responsible for balance, body awareness, and movement control.

As the horse walks, the child’s body automatically adjusts to maintain posture, helping to organize and regulate sensory responses.

The warmth, texture, and gentle rhythm of the horse also offer calming effects, reducing overstimulation and anxiety.

Over time, these sensory experiences help children become more aware of their bodies, better manage reactions to sensory input, and develop improved focus, coordination, and emotional stability.

14/10/2025

Reaching practice in the prone position during hippotherapy provides multiple developmental benefits for children.

When a child lies on their tummy while the horse moves, they must use their core, neck, and shoulder muscles to stay balanced and reach for objects, which strengthens postural control and upper body stability.

This position also enhances motor planning, sensory processing and body awareness, as they constantly adjust to the horse’s movement and the changing direction of their reach.

This activity also encourages focus and confidence, as children must plan their movements carefully and trust their own body control.

Over time, these skills contribute to better posture, stronger core stability, and improved functional reaching and fine motor abilities in everyday tasks such as writing, dressing, or play.

10/10/2025

Afternoon Hippotherapy Sessions Available at UPM Serdang! 🐎

Give your child the chance to learn, grow, and shine through the power of therapeutic horse riding.

Hippotherapy helps special needs children improve:
✨ Balance & coordination
✨ Focus & attention
✨ Communication & confidence

📍 Venue: UPM Serdang
🕒 Afternoon sessions now open
📱 Contact Dr. Khew on WhatsApp: 011-1014 0828

Limited slots — secure your child’s spot today!

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