The sport as a vital factor in the formation of the human person and the development of society, occupies a special focus on the individual with a disability.

In this scenario, the Therapy Riding is based on the use of the three-dimensional movements of the horse and turns to be an intervention instrument in people with special needs, as an habilitation and rehabilitation measure, promoting the integration and social participation.

The therapy riding is a complementary and alternative method aimed at the global rehabilitation, and the physical, social and psychological reintegration of individuals with special needs, in which the used instrument is the horse, which is seen as a kinesics- therapeutic, sensory-perceptual and motivational element.