How is Hippotherapy different from over the traditional clinical setting?
Hippotherapy takes the patient out of the traditional clinical setting and places them into a more relaxed, yet stimulating atmosphere in order to help them meet their functional goals. Patients are in a natural environment, which may help integrate their needs into everyday life experiences. Children, who are sensitive to being “different”, do not consider the riding environment to be a clinic. They are more motivated to participate in their treatment when on horseback. The emotional benefits of being able to ride and perform well on a horse are enormous - very often the patient develops a better self image due to their ability to participate in an enjoyable activity in a natural setting. In time, they may improve and be able to transition from hippotherapy to a therapeutic riding program once their functional goals have been met.
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The National Ability Center has an extensive skiing program for individuals with disabilities. Over the past few years a number of our participants have advanced to the level of competing nationally. This has led to the development of the Park City Disabled Ski Team (PCDST), a program of intensive training and coaching specifically for ski racers with physical disabilities.

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Founded in 1985, the National Ability Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. Programs are supported through special event fund-raisers, grants from private corporations and foundations, individual donations and program fees. More…