Who We Serve

Equine-Assisted Therapy:

When a horse's movement is transferred to a patient through equine-assisted therapy, it produces a combination of sensory, motor and neurological input that we use to treat a wide variety of diagnoses. These include, but are not limited to:

• Autism
• Cerebral Palsy and PVL
• Down Syndrome
• Developmental Delay
• Sensory Integrative Dysfunction
• Learning or Language Disabilities
• Cerebral Vascular Accident (Stroke)
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Genetic Disorders
• Attention Deficit

The list above is certainly not comprehensive. Any child who is in need of physical and/or occupational therapy may be appropriate to receive therapy at TherAplay.

One-On-One Sessions:

Each child's sessions are designed to achieve individual therapeutic goals, which are determined by the TherAplay treatment team in conjunction with the patient and their family. Sessions are one-on-one and utilize the treatment tools in our child-friendly clinic as well as the horse as a tool.

Safe & Effective Therapy:

TherAplay's horses are carefully chosen for their temperament and the type of movement they produce. All are specifically trained for their unique role within therapy sessions and are guided by professional horse handlers, and when appropriate, an additional side-walker for assistance, to optimize safety and effectiveness.

Age & Weight Limits

As a pediatric clinic that incorporates horses, we do have some age and weight limitations. These guidelines are for the safety of our patients, therapists and horses as well as effectiveness of therapy.

Age Range:           18 Months - 13 Years old

Weight Limits:     

• 100 lbs. for children who are able to sit independently
• 50-60 lbs for children who cannot sit independently and will need significant assistance on the horse

Insurance Information

TherAplay is a provider in Indiana Medicaid. We are also an in-network provider in the following private insurance networks:

• Anthem
• UnitedHealthcare
• Sagamore
• Cigna
• St. Vincent CMO
• Indiana Teamsters

Each insurance plan can vary, so you should contact your insurance carrier to see what benefits your plan provides for outpatient physical and/or occupational therapy.

TherAplay has a Scholarship Fund to help cover the cost of therapy for families who have inadequate insurance. Families may apply for the Scholarship Fund, which is based on household income.