Equine Facilitated Therapy (in Finland)

The Book presents professional perspectives on riding therapy and hippotherapy as effective rehabilitation methods to support and enhance daily functioning. The book explores various therapeutic approaches, their impact, and the populations that benefit from them. It emphasizes the horse–rider relationship and the unique role of the horse in the rehabilitation process, especially within Finnish practices. Intended for hippotherapy professionals, healthcare providers, students, and clients, the book includes chapters on topics such as the biomechanics of horse movement, the rider’s spinal response, the horse’s role in psychotherapy, and case studies in depression and conduct disorders.