American Hippotherapy Association

The American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) is an organization dedicated to promoting the use of horseback riding as a therapeutic tool. Hippotherapy involves trained therapists guiding patients through horseback riding exercises to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive functioning. The AHA sets standards for safety, therapist training, and best practices, ensuring that individuals receiving hippotherapy benefit from a safe, effective, and evidence-based treatment. It also provides education, resources, and advocacy to expand access and awareness of this specialized therapy for people with various disabilities or developmental challenges.