American Hippotherapy Association

American Hippotherapy Association Hippotherapy: occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology with the help of a horse Why the Horse?

The horse’s walk provides sensory input through movement, which is variable, rhythmic, and repetitive. The resultant movement responses in the patient are similar to human movement patterns of the pelvis while walking. The variability of the horse’s gait enables the therapist to grade the degree of sensory input to the patient, and then utilize this movement in combination with other treatment strategies to achieve desired results. Patients respond enthusiastically to this enjoyable experience in a natural setting.

We’ve got something new up our sleeves and we’re reaching out to healthcare professionals worldwide for your input! ✨🗺️👀...
03/30/2026

We’ve got something new up our sleeves and we’re reaching out to healthcare professionals worldwide for your input! ✨🗺️👀

Do you have a case study you’d like to share? Or is there a specific diagnosis or topic you’ve encountered in your practice that you’d love to learn more about especially how hippotherapy can be incorporated into treatment? We’d love to hear your suggestions and experiences! 📚🐴😀

Comment below or send us an email (to nmiller@theahainc.org) to help shape the direction of this exciting new opportunity for global learning and collaboration!

Our newest webinar in the re-vamped Connection Course Series starts in just under three weeks 😯 We are excited to collab...
03/29/2026

Our newest webinar in the re-vamped Connection Course Series starts in just under three weeks 😯 We are excited to collaborate with Dr. Kelsey Baas, PT, DPT of Compleo Wellness on this frequently requested topic!✨🤩

This intensive course is designed to guide you through the essential – and often overlooked – components of starting and running a successful business. 📑📁💻 Whether you are brand new to entrepreneurship or looking to refresh your existing skills and level up your current business, this 2-day live webinar provides the practical knowledge you need to succeed✨📊

Learning outcomes:
1. Participants will finish the course with a blueprint for their business.
2. Participants will leave with three actionable marketing ideas
3. Participants will complete the course with an understanding of financial KPI‘s and what to track to ensure sustainability

Head on over to our website for more information!

Every two years at our biennial conference, the AHA, Inc. celebrates and recognizes members and equines with our awards ...
03/27/2026

Every two years at our biennial conference, the AHA, Inc. celebrates and recognizes members and equines with our awards presentation. We are excited to announce our 2026 award winners:

✨ Volunteers of the Year: Cynthe Slaybaugh, PT, DPT, HPCS, Joanne Benjamin, PT, HPCS, Jenny McQuillan, PT, DPT, & Michelle Winer, PT, MSPT, HPCS for their hard work and contribution to the redesign and maintenance of the AHA, Inc. Website!

✨ President’s Award: Jeanni Bonine, MS, OTR/L, CTRI, for contributing their time, talents, and dedication to the official AHA, Inc. publication, EQUILIBRIUM, and for their support and advocacy of the use of equine movement as a treatment tool. 

✨ Barbara Heine Horse of the Year Award- Zorro from Little Bith Therapeutic Riding Center, Redmond, Washington

✨ Barbara Glasow Therapist of the Year Award- Dr. Beth Macaulay, Associate Professor/PhD, CCC-SLP, HPCS, FNAP, ACUE

Congratulations to this year’s award winners! 🎉🎊🥳👏

Spring is in the air and our schedule is FULL of educational opportunities! 🌷🪻🪴 From our Hippotherapy Treatment Principl...
03/26/2026

Spring is in the air and our schedule is FULL of educational opportunities! 🌷🪻🪴 From our Hippotherapy Treatment Principles course, to our NEWEST Connection Course (great for those wanting to learn more about the business side of things!📑📁📊), to our first Part II of 2026, there is something for everyone. Head to our website to learn more about our courses and to sign up today! ✨💻✍️

We’re still processing this weeekend! Thank you for being a part of it ✨
03/23/2026

We’re still processing this weeekend! Thank you for being a part of it ✨

Happy 1st Day of Conference! We hope you all enjoyed yesterday’s pre-conference session with Gillian Higgins- our minds ...
03/20/2026

Happy 1st Day of Conference! We hope you all enjoyed yesterday’s pre-conference session with Gillian Higgins- our minds are still processing all we learned! 📚🤯 In just 2 hours, we will kick the day off with our Keynote Speaker- Dr. Dan Manolachescu. To help with keeping track of times, we have this handy cheat sheet! The only problem…how do you pick just one to go to?! 💻🐴✨

Our 2026 Conference registration is officially CLOSED! Thank you to all who registered✨🤩 We can’t wait to start the week...
03/18/2026

Our 2026 Conference registration is officially CLOSED! Thank you to all who registered✨🤩 We can’t wait to start the weekend off with Gillian Higgins’ of tomorrow morning! 📍Conference attendees- be sure to check your email for information regarding times, links, presentation materials, and schedule updates!

Missed the registration deadline? No worries! Conference recordings will be available for purchase later this spring!🌿💐

See you all bright and early tomorrow morning! ☀️💻🐴

There are just 9 HOURS left to register for our 2026 Conference! 😲 We kick off tomorrow, March 19th, with an exciting pr...
03/18/2026

There are just 9 HOURS left to register for our 2026 Conference! 😲 We kick off tomorrow, March 19th, with an exciting pre-conference session with Gillian Higgins of “Horses Inside Out” followed by two exciting days of presentations on equines, disabilities, and hippotherapy as a treatment tool. 🎉 Pull up your comfiest chair, grab some snacks, and join us virtually for 3 days of learning! ✨

A recordings and CEU reminder:

📍Conference recordings of all pre-conference and conference speakers will be included in you registration IF you sign up before March 18th at 5 pm MT
📍Conference recordings will be available to watch starting 3/23. Be on the lookout for an email with more information!
📍In order to receive the FULL CEU amount, all videos must be watch and evaluations submitted by 4/22 at 5pm MT

Take advantage of your last chance to sign up using the link in our bio or visiting our website! ⏳💻📚

📍Conference 2026 Schedule Correction!📍 Session #8- Spina Bifida: Advancements in Treatment and Indications for Hippothe...
03/17/2026

📍Conference 2026 Schedule Correction!📍

Session #8- Spina Bifida: Advancements in Treatment and Indications for Hippotherapy” on Friday, March 20th starts at 3:30 PM MDT. On the schedules you all have been mailed, it incorrectly lists the start time at 2:15 PM MDT. Please follow the online schedule. You also will be receiving a corrected schedule via email with the Zoom links for each session, on Wednesday. We’re sorry for the confusion!

We can’t wait to get this party started in 2 days! 🎉

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Still on the fence about attending our virtual conference next week!? 🤨 We have some great topics lined up for 2026 and ...
03/13/2026

Still on the fence about attending our virtual conference next week!? 🤨 We have some great topics lined up for 2026 and a hefty amount of CEU’s… 20.5 to be exact! 🎉

Some key information regarding CEUs and conference recordings: 
📍Conference recordings of all pre-conference and conference speakers will be included in registration for those who sign up before March 18th at 5 pm MT
📍Conference recordings will be available to watch starting 3/23. Be on the lookout for an email with more information!
📍In order to receive the FULL CEU amount, all videos must be watch and evaluations submitted by 4/22 at 5pm MT
📍For presentations that we have received permission for, these recordings  will be available for purchase in late spring for those who did not attend the conference

✨ We are getting excited with just one week, sign-up today and join us! Link to register and more information on conference speakers and sessions can be found in our bio🎉📚🐴💻

Oh boy! We’ve got a website glitch! Our early-bird pricing didn’t update and the conference discount is STILL live! Take...
03/12/2026

Oh boy! We’ve got a website glitch! Our early-bird pricing didn’t update and the conference discount is STILL live! Take advantage of this surprise extension before prices go up $100 this weekend! 

Link to register in our bio or visit our website!

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