EQUOTERAPIA: A CONEXÃO ENTRE EQUINOS E PACIENTES – A IMPORTÂNCIA DAS CARACTERÍSTICAS FÍSICAS E COMPORTAMENTAIS

Equine therapy is a technique that uses horses as a means of intervention between horse and patient, working with people who have special needs in the cognitive, affective, sensory or motor areas. This therapeutic method is composed of a team of veterinarians, doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists and a riding professional. The work is a literature review on equine therapy, highlighting the physical and behavioral characteristics of horses, the appropriate track for equine therapy, the importance of the horse’s gait so that the patient has a significant improvement and that the session is safe, the pace that helps the patient feel their emotions and their connection with the patient.