Episode 48. Linda Frease, OT talks about Hippotherapy

Linda Frease is a creative and experienced occupational therapist from St Petersburg, Florida(USA). She is a member of the American Hippotherapy Association and provides us with some clarification between hippotherapy vs adaptive/therapeutic riding and the benefits of equine assisted therapy... Get your cuppa and sit down to enjoy this informative conversation including: 02:14 What put you on the trajectory to become an OT? 05:00 Experiences that cemented your decision to pursue OT? 08:30 What is Hippotherapy? What is Adaptive/therapeutic Riding? 10:00 History of Hippotherapy: The Story of Lis Hartel. 13:20 Therapy and the Benefits of Horse Riding. 23:00 Advice to parents and resources (AHA and PATH) This episode is sponsored by Healing Horses Inc. A Path certified riding center in Dyersburg, TN. For more info check out www.raisingkellan.org