The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Chiang Mai University is opening a new horseback riding therapy or hippotherapy center on January 8, 2017.
Hippotherapy, also known as equine assisted therapy, has proven to be very helpful for special needs children, it is a form of physical therapy whereby the movement of the horse affects a rider’s posture, balance, and coordination and has been found to promote physical, occupational, and emotional growth. The therapy can also be used for adults suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as brain injuries and many other issues.
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University in cooperation with Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Chiang Mai University has operated a hippotherapy project since 2003 for special needs children and has worked to improve the standards of hippotherapy in Thailand. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University received support from Khun Dith Sinpaisan who donated an indoor horse riding arena in the compound of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine valued at 500,000 baht. The arena has been operating on a trial basis since August 2016.
The official opening of the new horse riding arena is being held on January 8, 2017 to thank Khun Dith Sinpaisn and other benefactors for the building.
For more information, please contact Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University at 0-5394-8002 and 0-5394-8071.
