Some of the wilderness camps use hippotherapy with the kids. Hippotherapy is a type of treatment that involves the horse and its movements. This strategy is executed with the help of a physical, occupational or a speech therapist. Hippotherapy is used to address the physical, psychological and cognitive issues of teenagers and even adults.

During a session, each kid is accompanied with three people (the leader, the side walker and the therapist) and, of course, the horse. After this treatment, the teenager will have a better attitude towards himself or herself, others and even situations. His or her behavior will also be improved, especially if should there be any unacceptable behavioral pattern.

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