a 501(c)3
To offer therapy from licensed/certified physical and occupational therapists using the horse as a tool to develop strength, balance, posture, muscle tone moderation (relaxation or increased tone), motor planning, body awareness, task focus and confidence.
Our founder, Dawn Speece, started Focus Hippotherapy in 1993, a program that links horses with physical and occupational therapies to serve children with special needs. Dawn received her Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health with a Certificate in Physical Therapy in 1975 from The Ohio State University.
Dawn has provided physical therapy servi
Our founder, Dawn Speece, started Focus Hippotherapy in 1993, a program that links horses with physical and occupational therapies to serve children with special needs. Dawn received her Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health with a Certificate in Physical Therapy in 1975 from The Ohio State University.
Dawn has provided physical therapy services for students in the Mahoning County Schools since 1989. She was an Autism Scholarship Provider for 3 years and a 4-H equine advisor for 8 years. She has worked closely with the Physical Therapy program and Youngstown State University on case studies and research involving hippotherapy.
This Hippotherapy program has served the tri-county area for over 20 years working with individuals with challenges such as:
φ Cerebal Palsy
φ Spinal cord injury
φ Autism
φ Traumatic Brain Injury
φ Down Syndrome
φ Developmental Delay
φ Adults afflicted with spinal cord injury
φ Spina bifida
φ The American Physical Therapy Association
φ The American Hippotherapy Association
φ American Quarter Horse Association
φ Ohio Quarter Horse Association
φ Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association
We offer a full summer program and a limited fall program; with opportunities for a work-site for classes serving students with challenges in area schools.
Please contact us directly with any questions, comments, or scheduling inquiries you may have. Please do not send any sensitive personal information through this contact form.
Monday - Friday: 7am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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