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History of Hippotherapy

By mjluttrell
  • Tissot Writes About Horsebackriding Being Beneficial

    Tissot Writes About Horsebackriding Being Beneficial

    Tissot of France in his book ‘Medical and Surgical Gymnastics’ regarded riding at the walk as the most beneficial gait. He was also the first to describe the effects of too much riding as well as contraindications.
  • Therapy on Horses Spotlighted by Olympian

    Therapy on Horses Spotlighted by Olympian

    At the Helsinki Olympics, Liz Hartel won a silver medal in equestrian sports and told the world how riding had helped her recover from polio.
  • North American Riding for the Handicapped Association Founded

    North American Riding for the Handicapped Association Founded

    In 1969 the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) was established in the United States.
  • Development of a Standarized Hippotherapy Curriculum

    Development of a Standarized Hippotherapy Curriculum

    In 1987 a group of 18 American and Canadian therapists went to Germany to study hippotherapy and began development of a standardized hippotherapy curriculum.
  • Formation of the American Hippotherapy Association

    Formation of the American Hippotherapy Association

    The American Hippotherapy Association was formed in 1992.
  • Standards Set for Practice of Hippotherapy

    Standards Set for Practice of Hippotherapy

    AHA Inc. established therapist registration and set standards of practice for hippotherapy.
  • American Hippotherapy Certification Board Established

    American Hippotherapy Certification Board Established

    In 1999, the American Hippotherapy Certification Board was established.
  • The American Hippotherapy Association Approved as First Section of NARHA.

    The American Hippotherapy Association Approved as First Section of NARHA.

    In 1993, the American Hippotherapy Association was approved as the first Section of NARHA.