Types of Therapeutic Riding

Remedial/educational riding is used to achieve specific goals based on an individual's educational, psychological or cognitive needs; Riding instructors work closely with special educators, psychologists and therapists to set and achieve these goals. Hippotherapy is a medically-oriented approach conducted by a registered physiotherapist or occupational therapist with specialized training. The goal is rehabilitation through the motion of the horse rather than teaching riding skills.

In sport riding, the riding instructor and the rider work to develop equestrian skills for a variety of purposes, including pleasure riding, improved physical fitness and self-esteem, and for competition.