American Hippotherapy Association Inc. (AHA, Inc.) promotes the use of the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy in physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions for people living with disabilities. Hippotherapy has been shown to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, motor development as well as emotional well-being.

AHA Inc. consists of medical professionals (physical, occupational and speech therapists) and others who are interested in the use of equine movement as a treatment strategy.