There are different types of therapy using horses. Hippotherapy means “treatment with the help of a horse” (Naomi Scott). The word hippopotamus is used because this term is derived from the Greek word hippopotamus which means horse. “Hippotherapy is generally indicated for children and adults with mild to severe neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.” (Naomi Scott). This type of therapy uses the movement of the horse to improve the patient's neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. These dysfunctions may include "abnormal muscle tone", impaired balance, impaired coordination, impaired communication, impaired sensorimotor function, postural asymmetry, poor postural control, reduced mobility and limbic system problems related to arousal, motivation and attention. Functional limitations related to gross motor skills such as sitting, standing, walking; expression and language skills; and behavioral and cognitive abilities can be improved through hippotherapy. (Naomi Scott). Hippotherapy is not recommended for all disabled riders. Another type of therapy is called equine-facilitated psychotherapy or EFP. This type of therapy includes “handling, grooming, lunging, riding, leading, and jumping.” - (Naomi Scott). This type of therapy does not help physically, but the presence of the horse promotes phycological healing. Therapeutic riding dates back to the First World War, where it was used to help veterans (Naomi Scott). “Horse riding for the disabled began in Scandinavia” -(Naomi Scott). There are many well-known equine facilities such as WETRA, CARD, EAGALA, NARHA and CANTRA. Therapeutic horse riding can benefit you in many different ways. Its phycological benefits include promoting feelings of power middle of paper......stay upright. Contact NARHA to start a horseback riding program (Naomi Scott). NARHA stands for North American Riding for the Handicapped association (3). To become a therapeutic riding instructor, you must complete a NARHA-accredited training program to earn certification (3). Horse riding programs are also a good way for children to interact with other children (Naomi Scott). During riding programs, students work on volunteer management, handicapping, lunging, hippotherapy, vaulting, and more. (Naomi Scott). Riding a horse is an enjoyable activity. Therapeutic riding really helps to build a child's self-esteem (Naomi Scott). Having control of the horse gives the rider a feeling of power (Naomi Scott). It boosts their self-esteem to be able to force a horse in the arena (3) Riding a horse is a really enjoyable thing to do and it is important that children have fun..