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​hip·po·ther·a·py    Pronunciation:  /ˌhi-pə-ˈther-ə-pē/ Function: n 
: physical therapy in which a patient (as one affected with cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis) sits or lies on the back of a horse for the therapeutic effect of the horse's movement

How Do I Get Started?

     For more information on Physical Therapy using hippotherapy as a treatment tool at Buckaroo Barn, please call Kristye Chastang, physical therapist, at  251-604-3904. Physical Therapy using hippotherapy as a treatment tool does require a physician's referral.

Absolute Contraindications for Hippotherapy

  • Active mental health disorders that would be unsafe
  • Acute herniated disc
  • Chiari II Malformation with symptoms
  • Atlantoaxial Instability
  • Down Syndrome under three years old
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Coxa Arthrosis-degenerations of the hip joint; the femoral head is flattened
  • Uncontrolled Grand Mal seizures
  • Hemophilia with a recent history of bleeding episodes
  • Indwelling urethral catheters
  • Medical conditions in acute exacerbation (RA, HNP, MS, Diabetes, etc)
  • Open Wounds
  • Unstable spine including unstable internal hardware



     "I am so grateful God has blessed us with this opportunity. I have seen progress with children unlike any other therapy setting. The horses are a catalyst to their progress."
                                                                                                                                      Kristye Chastang, P.T.
                                                                                                                    Registered Therapist in Hippotherapy

Kristye Chastang, P.T.
39821 Duffee Lane
Bay Minette, AL 36507

Phone:  251-604-3904
Fax:     1-866-284-1809

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