Help on Hooves

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Help on Hooves

Providing occupational therapy services, specializing in the use of hippotherapy as a treatment tool. We also believe in the power of nature!

At Help on Hooves, we specialize in providing evidenced based occupational therapy services which may include the use of hippotherapy as a treatment strategy. By utilizing the affordances of the equine and non-clinical environment, we are able to submerse our clients in the ultimate sensory experience to assist them in reaching their goals!

12/18/2025

🐴✨ Why do we sometimes ride BACKWARDS in OT? ✨🐴

In hippotherapy, every position has a purpose!

Riding backwards intentionally changes visual flow, challenging the brain to process movement in a new way.

This supports:
✔️ Visual-vestibular integration
✔️ Core strength & postural control
✔️ Balance & protective reactions
✔️ Sensory processing & regulation

By gently disrupting what the brain expects, we help kids build stronger sensory foundations that carry over into everyday life—school, play, and self-care.

Fun? Yes.
Intentional? Always.
Therapeutic? Absolutely.

11/27/2025

On this special day of gratitude, may your heart be full, your table abundant and your home filled with laughter and love!

11/21/2025

🐴Occupational therapy + hippotherapy = meaningful movement that supports grasping and bilateral coordination skills!✨

11/20/2025

✨ Little hands, big confidence! Ring by ring, she’s building balance, strength, coordination and focus - all on her favorite horse! 🐴💛

11/19/2025

🐴✨Ready for some healing movement and happy moments? Give us a call! At Help on Hooves, smiles are guaranteed! 🥰

11/14/2025

Reach out to secure your spot today!! 🐴💕

11/10/2025

Our books are open! We have appointments available this month! If your child is already on the waitlist, you should expect a phone call this week! If not, no worries, just reach out to get your eval scheduled today!! 🐴💕

09/09/2025

🐴 A horse’s body temperature is about 1-5 degrees warmer than that of a human, primarily in the neck/mane and quarters.

🌡️This extra warmth can promote an overall sense of relaxation, aid in stretching muscles, increase the riders plasticity, and reduce spasticity.

💪🏻Not all activities are appropriate for every client, but, lying on the back of a horse during therapy may be particularly effective for children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy or hyperactivity!

09/04/2025

🐴Through the analysis of salvia hormonal levels, multiple research studies have shown that, children who participated in hippotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant DECREASE in cortisol and INCREASE in progesterone levels after therapy!

📣Why does this matter?

🧠In the brain, Progesterone has the same behavioral tendencies as Oxytocin and is correlated with recognizing and establishing social relationships and understanding the emotional meaning of speech intonation.

🧩Researchers have found that individuals with Autism have lower levels of Oxytocin. When Oxytocin levels are increased, they observed a decrease in repetitive behaviors and noted that individuals were more likely to engage in social interactions and communications!

09/03/2025

🐴At Help on Hooves, we rely on volunteers to help make our hippotherapy sessions happen. Our volunteers become part of the Help on Hooves team!

🐴Most frequently, volunteers help with leading horses or side walking, during occupational therapy sessions.

🐴Volunteers also help with grooming and handling horses, setting up and cleaning up for sessions and helping kids and families around the farm.

🐴If you are interested in making a difference in kiddos lives, visit our website for more info and contact us today!

08/28/2025

🐴Ellie said, she loves practicing for sessions and can’t wait to meet her new best friends!!

🐴Our horses, at Help on Hooves, receive regular schooling and conditioning to ensure safety and provide the best quality of movement needed for hippotherapy!

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Milton, FL
32570

Website

http://www.helponhooves.com/

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