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Non-profit organization, which provides educational resources and continuing education courses for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology professionals who incorporate horses as a medium of treatment.

24/09/2025

To most people, making pasta dough looks like a simple, fun activity. Kids roll, press, and shape — nothing unusual. But here at Happy Farms Hippotherapy, this activity takes on a whole new meaning.

🌟 Why pasta dough in hippotherapy?
Because it’s more than play — it’s therapy in disguise. While your child is busy shaping the dough, we are actually working on:

✨ Fine motor skills – strengthening small hand muscles for writing, dressing, and daily activities.

✨ Hand–eye coordination – learning how to control movements with better precision.

✨ Sensory exploration – feeling different textures builds sensory tolerance and regulation.

✨ Attention and focus – following simple steps improves listening and sequencing skills.

✨ Confidence – the joy of creating something on their own boosts self-esteem.

🐴 And when this activity happens on horseback, the benefits multiply. The horse’s rhythmic movement stimulates balance, posture, and core strength — making the therapy holistic and powerful.

💡 For children with special needs, therapy doesn’t have to look like therapy. Sometimes, it looks like making pasta dough, laughing with friends, and riding a pony. That’s the magic we create at Happy Farms Hippotherapy. 🌈

Parents, remember this: ordinary activities can become extraordinary therapy when designed with intention. 💖

📩 Curious how this could help your child? PM us today to learn more or book a trial session!

23/09/2025

Why do we scoop during hippotherapy? 🌟

Scooping activities may look like play, but they are carefully designed to support your child’s growth in so many ways:

💪 Strength & Coordination – Scooping strengthens little hands, wrists, and arms while teaching kids how to use both hands together effectively.

🧠 Cognitive Development – Every scoop requires attention, planning, and problem-solving, helping to sharpen focus and thinking skills.

👀 Eye–Hand Coordination – The motion of scooping and transferring improves visual-motor integration, an essential foundation for writing, dressing, and daily life tasks.

🐴 Why on horseback? Because the movement of the horse adds an extra layer of challenge! Children must engage their core, adjust their balance, and maintain posture — turning a simple activity into a powerful whole-body, multi-sensory therapy.

✨ At Happy Farms Hippotherapy Malaysia, we make every scoop count — blending fun with purposeful therapy that helps children achieve meaningful progress.

16/09/2025

This Malaysia Day, we celebrate unity, diversity, and growth — values we nurture every day through hippotherapy at Happy Farms Hippotherapy Malaysia. 🌾🐴

Through hippotherapy, children develop:
🧠 Better focus & concentration
💪 Stronger balance & core strength
🤝 Confidence & social skills
😊 Pure joy in every ride

💙 Just like our nation, progress happens when we move forward together. Give your child the chance to grow in a safe, therapeutic, and fun environment with us.

📩 Book a trial session today and let your child experience the magic of hippotherapy!

Happy Malaysia Day from all of us at Happy Farms Hippotherapy Malaysia!

13/09/2025

Balance, bravery, and big smiles! 🌟

At Happy Farms Hippotherapy, every ride is more than just fun — it’s therapy in motion. 🐴💫

For children with autism, the gentle rhythm of the horse provides powerful sensory input that helps regulate emotions, build focus, and support speech and communication.

🗣️💬 With each session, kids gain confidence in expressing themselves, following directions, and engaging with others.

But it doesn’t stop there — these small victories carry over into daily life. From putting on a shirt, brushing teeth, feeding themselves, or asking for help, hippotherapy empowers children to be more independent in their everyday routines. 💪✨

Every smile in the arena is a step closer to independence — and that’s worth celebrating! 🌈

👉 Want to know how hippotherapy can support your child’s journey?
📩 DM us today to learn more or book a trial session.

12/09/2025

Hippotherapy: More Than Just Riding a Horse! 🌟

At Happy Farms Hippotherapy Malaysia, every session is designed not only to build physical strength but also to nurture your child’s mind, speech, and emotions. 🐴💬💤

✨ Here’s how hippotherapy can make a difference for your child:

🗣 Speech & Language Development – Horse movement stimulates brain pathways that support communication skills.

😴 Better Sleep – Regulated sensory input helps children relax and rest more peacefully.

😊 Improved Behavior – Gentle, rhythmic riding calms the nervous system, reducing anxiety and meltdowns while boosting focus.

This is therapy that feels like play, but creates lasting changes in everyday life. 💕

📞 Want to know how hippotherapy can support YOUR child?
Speak directly with our in-house doctor today at 012-515 3376 or our favourite Occupational Therapist Ms Irdiyana 🩵🧿 at 01110712505

Because every child deserves the chance to grow, thrive, and shine. 🌈

11/09/2025

Therapy doesn’t always have to feel like therapy. 💡

Sometimes, the best progress happens when children are simply having fun.

At Happy Farms, children explore creativity on horseback — drawing, painting, singing, or even playing with mandarin oranges 🍊 — all while the horse gently moves beneath them. 🐴🌈

To schools, some children may be ‘not ready.’ But when they’re riding, they’re not just ready — they’re thriving. They’re laughing, learning, and unlocking skills in ways traditional classrooms can’t offer.

Because here, therapy isn’t just about exercises. It’s about joy. About belonging. About reminding every child: You are capable. You are worthy. You are more than ready. 💛

👉 Parents, if your child could choose one fun activity on horseback — what would it be? Drawing, singing, or playing?

09/09/2025

It takes a village to raise a child — and it takes a team to make hippotherapy possible. 🌱✨

Behind every smile you see on horseback, there’s a therapist guiding carefully, a horse handler ensuring safety, a side-walker encouraging gently, and a family cheering proudly. 💪💖

We know how heavy it feels when doors close on your child. That’s why we’ve built a space where doors are always open — where children are welcomed, supported, and given the chance to shine.

Here at Happy Farms Hippotherapy Malaysia, you’re never just a parent — you’re part of our family, our team, our village. 🌟

👉 Tag someone who has been part of your child’s support system. Let’s celebrate them today!

09/09/2025

‘I never thought my child could sit upright for this long. But on the horse, it feels natural… and she’s so proud of herself.’ 🥹💛

For many parents, the journey is filled with rejections — schools saying ‘not ready,’ activities saying ‘too difficult,’ and opportunities slipping away. But here, at Happy Farms, we say: Your child is ready. Right now.

Every parent’s hope, every child’s progress — big or small — is worth celebrating. And sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs happen not in classrooms, but on the back of a horse. 🐴✨

👉 Parents, what’s one milestone you’ve been dreaming to see in your child? Share it with us — you’re not alone in this journey.

08/09/2025

Tired of hearing ‘your child is not ready’ from schools? 💔

We understand the frustration, the endless waiting lists, and the feeling that your child is always one step behind.

But here at Happy Farms Hippotherapy, every child is ready — ready to be embraced, supported, and celebrated. 💛

Every stride of the horse carries more than movement — it carries hope, courage, and transformation. 💫 Children discover strength they didn’t know they had: balance improves, posture lifts, and confidence shines brighter with every ride. 🐴✨

What may look like a small step today… becomes a giant leap tomorrow. 🌱

👉 Parents, would you like to see your child experience this magic?

Come walk this journey with us at Happy Farms Hippotherapy Malaysia.
Keep in touch with us at 012 515 3376

05/09/2025

Helping Children with Dyslexia Build Confidence & Skills

For many children with dyslexia, the challenge goes far beyond reading and writing. It can affect confidence, focus, and even how they see themselves. At Happy Farms Hippotherapy, located at Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club, we create a safe, joyful space where children learn, grow, and rediscover their strengths — all with the gentle help of our therapy horses 🐴💖.

🌟 Improves Concentration & Memory
The steady rhythm of the horse’s movement stimulates the brain, making it easier for children to stay focused and retain what they learn.

🌟 Enhances Sequencing & Left-Right Awareness
Activities like giving directions to the horse, holding the reins, or switching hand positions naturally build sequencing skills — essential for reading and writing development.

🌟 Builds Patience & Self-Esteem
Every small achievement on horseback becomes a big win for your child’s confidence. They feel proud, motivated, and ready to take on challenges in and out of the classroom.

At Happy Farms, therapy feels like play. Children laugh, connect, and grow while experiencing the joy of riding — and parents often tell us they see their kids becoming calmer, more focused, and more confident with every session 🌈✨.

📍 Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club
📞 Call/WhatsApp: 012-5153376 / 011-10712505
💌 DM us today to find out how hippotherapy can support your child’s journey with dyslexia.

05/09/2025

Hippotherapy in Regulating Sleep Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Sleep disturbances are prevalent in children with ASD, with estimates ranging from 50–80% (Cohen et al., 2014). Poor sleep can exacerbate behavioral, cognitive, and emotional difficulties. Hippotherapy may contribute to sleep regulation in this population through multiple mechanisms:
1. Sensory Integration: The horse’s rhythmic gait provides vestibular and proprioceptive input, which has been linked to reduced hyperarousal and improved sensory regulation—factors influencing sleep quality (Gabriels et al., 2015).
2. Physical Activity: Exercise promotes sleep onset and efficiency by increasing sleep pressure (Hirshkowitz et al., 2015).
3. Stress Reduction: Animal-assisted interventions reduce cortisol levels and enhance emotional regulation, potentially supporting circadian rhythm stability (Pendry & Vandagriff, 2019).
4. Routine and Structure: Consistent therapeutic sessions align with the preference for predictability in ASD, indirectly supporting sleep hygiene.

While empirical evidence directly linking hippotherapy and sleep in ASD is limited, emerging studies highlight positive impacts of equine-assisted interventions on self-regulation, mood, and behavior, all of which are closely tied to sleep outcomes.

At Happy Farms Hippotherapy, we’ve seen how time spent on horseback can help regulate sleep. The horse’s rhythmic movements provide calming sensory input, reduce stress, and encourage relaxation. Plus, the physical activity during sessions helps children release energy in a healthy way—so by bedtime, their bodies and minds are more ready to rest.

Parents often share that after hippotherapy sessions, their children are calmer, less restless, and fall asleep more easily. 🌙💤

It’s not just about riding a horse—it’s about creating balance in the body and mind that carries over into daily life.

03/09/2025

Hippotherapy & Autism – A Path to Growth

At Happy Farms Hippotherapy, located at Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club, we believe every child deserves therapy that feels joyful, engaging, and meaningful. For children with autism, riding and bonding with a horse is not just an activity — it’s a powerful therapeutic experience that supports development in ways traditional therapy cannot always achieve. 🌟

✨ Improves focus & attention
The rhythmic and gentle movement of the horse helps regulate the child’s sensory system, making it easier for them to concentrate and stay engaged for longer periods of time.

✨ Encourages communication & social interaction
Many children with autism find it easier to connect with animals first. Horses are calm, patient, and non-judgmental, creating a bridge for children to build confidence in communication, both with the horse and eventually with people.

✨ Reduces stress & anxiety
Being outdoors, riding in nature, and feeling the soothing motion of the horse all work together to create a calming effect. This often helps reduce meltdowns, improve emotional regulation, and promote a sense of inner peace.

✨ Builds motor skills & body awareness
Every step the horse takes challenges the child’s balance, coordination, and muscle strength — helping them move with more confidence in daily life.

At Happy Farms, we’ve seen children smile brighter, laugh more, and open up in ways parents never imagined possible. Hippotherapy gives them freedom, joy, and a safe space to grow — while simply having fun on horseback 🐴💖.

📍 Find us at Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club
📞 Contact us: 012-5153376 / 011-10712505
💌 DM us today to learn how hippotherapy can support your child’s journey.

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