Application of the hippotherapy method in rehabilitation and psycocorrection of persons with disabilities

Vol. 27 Iss. 1 pp. 52–60 | St. Petersburg State Institute of Psychology and Social Work | ISSN: 1993-8101
2017 • Issue 1 • Volume 27Research in applied psychology

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Abstract

The article presents a brief historical overview of the development of hippotherapy in Russia and abroad. A spectrum of problems and questions concerning physical and mental health of people for which the method of hippotherapy is applied is considered. Accomplishments and shortcomings revealed in the research of the effectiveness of applied techniques based on hippotherapy. The professional features of the work of the instructors of the healing horse riding (hippotherapists) are noted, the psychological phenomenon of the "man-horse" relationship is highlighted, and the factors affecting the physical health of a horse, determined on the basis of biochemical studies, are listed.

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hippotherapy, hippotherapist, ridetherapy, horse, healing horse riding, rehabilitation, correction, psychocorrection, emotional state

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