Hippotherapy and other Equine Assisted Physiotherapy

Building foundations for Movement, Communication and Function through horses

Do you know a child who struggles to develop their movement skills?

Irma helps children who struggle to lift their heads, play on the floor, or make their first steps.

She identifies what is limiting the progress and uses her 3-step-system while partnering with horses and the team at the Cavalier Centre This helps the child build strong foundations for developing movement skills, communication, and functional skills for now and for the future. It gives them confidence and energy to continue to learn new skills as they grow.

Irma also uses other activities such as grooming, mucking out or working together with a riding coach to develop posture, balance, coordination, and strength. This is especially popular with teenagers.

“My 5-year-old boy had a 3-month programme with Irma and can now balance and walk better, he is calmer in himself, and he has started to count and speak” – Hodan

Irma Prins

Irma Prins is a CSP and HCPC registered chartered Physiotherapist. She is specialised in hippotherapy and other Equine Assisted Physiotherapy, and runs her business Freedom Physiotherapy Services from the Cavalier Centre. She loves working with other therapists such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists to develop the best possible programme for your child. She works with private clients, as well as with case managers and charities.

Dates & Times: Monday afternoons. Other days might be possible on request.

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Advantages of Hippotherapy at the Cavalier Centre
perfect for very young children
Often no independent sitting required
Meets physiotherapy goals

'Favourite moment? - every time a rider gets 'something' no matter what - to see it click is the best feeling.'

Sue

The Cavalier Centre very much relies upon the support of volunteers but, speaking as a volunteer, I cannot put into words how rewarding I find the time that I spend there is. Becoming a volunteer there has been a decision that I do not regret for one minute and I hope to continue my work there for many years to come.

Julia

‘I love all the horses at the Cavalier Centre but my stand out favourite is Freddie as he is the one that I ride and have a really good bond with, he is a gentle giant.’

Charlotte

It’s good that the Steps programme is here because it gives people who are struggling and who have challenges a chance to grow in confidence, build communication, work as a team and have fun. 

Damieon

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To find out more, please call Irma on 07402 825904 or email: irma@irmaprins.com