Cognitive Therapy: This type of therapy is often used as a treatment for anxiety. Horses sense danger and respond with heightened awareness of their surroundings, oftentimes trying to flee if the situation seems too dangerous to them.
How do horses help people emotionally?
As the study maintains, a therapeutic bond with a horse can help grow “mutual trust, respect, affection, empathy, unconditional acceptance, confidence, personal success, responsibility, assertiveness, communication skills, and self-control” (Rothe, et al, 2005, p. 376).6 Jan 2018
How much does equine therapy cost the patient?
When combined, the cost of twice daily feeding, individual grooming and exercise, stall cleaning, specialized supplemental grain, and session staffing (horse handler and therapist), comes out to between $115 and $300 a session, depending on the type of therapy.1 Sept 2011
Does insurance pay for horse therapy?
Hippotherapy, because it is integrated into physical, occupational, or speech therapy, is part of a one-on-one medical treatment. A doctor's prescription is required and treatment, depending upon your insurance benefits, is generally covered by health insurance.
Does insurance cover therapeutic riding?
A doctor's prescription is required and treatment, depending upon your insurance benefits, is generally covered by health insurance. Therapeutic/adaptive riding is a recreational activity that has been adapted for those with special needs.