Therapy on four legs
Lying on the back of a horse with a huge grin on her face, this little girl looks like she is having a good time. But she is not just here for fun; she is also here for therapy.
This youngster is one of many to take part in a free equine-assisted therapy program provided by the Mexico City Ministry of Public Security, which offers help to those who suffer from a range of disabilities and disorders, including autism, traumatic brain injury or cerebral palsy.
A disabled child touches a horse’s head during one of the therapy sessions, which take place at the Mounted Police Unit in Mexico City.
A boy embraces one of the horses used in the program.
A handicapped girl lies on the back of a horse. According to a blog post by the Mexico City police organisation that runs the program, it is supposed to help those who take part to regulate their muscle tone, develop their sensory perception and build up the coordination between different senses.
A mounted police officer holds a disabled boy as he lies on the back of a horse.
A girl rides a horse during one of the sessions.
A girl holds a ball to her forehead as she sits on a horse.
A mounted police officer shows a child how to do an exercise.
An officer holds a child as he plays a trumpet while standing on horseback.
