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