Many people tense up when they get around a horse because of the size of the horse, or the look or because they have heard of people getting injured by a horse. Horses can help humans in many ways such a building strength and balance, because horseback riding rhythmically moves the rider's body similar to a human's gait. Horseback riding can also be used as therapy. Hippotherapy means “treatment with the help of the horse”. Physical therapist there get trained and certified to treat the horse. Using horses as therapy for kids can build up their confidence because they feel like they can do anything. Horseback riding can help disabled kids better than any other form of therapy. The physical benefits are improvements in circulation, balance,
