What is the correct weekly in-session schedule described by the HPOT plan?

• A. 7 days on
• B. 5 days on, 2 off
• C. 2 days on, 5 off
• D. 4 days on, 3 off

Answer: (B)

The weekly in-session schedule is built around delivering a steady, therapeutic dose that supports motor learning while allowing adequate recovery. Five days per week of in-session hippotherapy provides consistent repetition and progression of skills—vital for improvements in balance, trunk control, and functional movement—without overloading the rider, therapist, or horse. The two days off give time for rest, recovery, and planning, helping maintain safety and animal welfare. The other cadences either underdose the week, making progress slower, or push beyond what’s practical and sustainable in most programs, which is why five days on and two off best matches the HPOT plan.