Therapeutic horseback riding reduces hyperactivity in autistic youth study finds
New research shows horse based activities can significantly improve behavioral and emotional challenges in children with autism and psychiatric disorders.
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Horseback riding can help reduce hyperactivity and improve behavioral and emotional challenges in youth with autism and other psychiatric conditions, Medical Xpress reported. The new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz was published in Pediatrics on October 10 2026. [1]
According to Medical Xpress, the published research builds upon previous evidence showing clear health benefits from eight to ten weeks of therapeutic horseback riding programs designed for autistic children. [1]
Programs involving equine interaction are also utilized for other therapeutic purposes. The Florida based charity Horses Healing Hearts was established in 2009 to assist children raised by parents dealing with addiction. [2]
The psychoeducational equine initiative aims to help young people build confidence and self esteem while giving them emotional tools to disrupt generational patterns of addiction. [2]
In short
- A study from the University of Colorado Anschutz found horseback riding reduces hyperactivity in youth with autism.
- The research was published in the journal Pediatrics on October 10 2026.
- Earlier research demonstrated benefits after eight to ten weeks of therapeutic horseback riding.
- Horses Healing Hearts is an equine based psychoeducational organization founded in 2009.
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- [1]Horse-based activities may help autistic youth with behavioral and emotional challengesMedical Xpress, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Horses Healing Hearts on Wikipedia
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