FAQ
What is Hippotherapy?
Hippotherapy is medically based intervention that differs from Therapeutic Riding (which is recreationally based). Our clients often have profound physical limitations. We offer physical and occupational therapy from licensed therapists using the horses as a tool to develop strength, balance, posture, motor planning, body awareness, task focus and confidence.
Where we're located
If you would like to see what we do in person, please call anytime for a visit 330-507-7424. Our barn is located on Duck Creek Road in North Jackson, OH. We look forward to seeing you.
Board Members
Dawn Speece – President
Stephanie Taranto – Vice President
Ryan Jones – Treasurer
Adelle Madison
Kristyn Singleton
Michele Jones
Ann Myers
Theresa Sullivan
How we're funded
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit and, although our clients pay a minimal fee to cover therapist and horse leader costs, we are in desperate need of funding to continue this unique program beyond our current summer session which serves up to 32 clients. Please consider a significant donation to allow us the opportunity to continue to serve our tri-county area’s specially gifted population.
Focus Hippotherapy
PO Box 772
Canfield, OH 44406
OR
Click the Paypal Donation button on our Home Page
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer, and rely on, volunteer opportunities for any interested party, partnering with YSU football (volunteers) and KSU physical and occupational therapy assistant programs (field experience). If you’re interested in volunteering, please call 330-507-7424.