August 20, 2025

SPF Talks

Hippotherapy & Motor Functionm with Ruth Dismuke-Blakely

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST

AUDIENCE: This SPF TALKS is intended for EVERYONE with HSP & PLS.

INVITATION: You are invited to a Zoom meeting on Hippotherapy & Motor Function with Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, MS, CCC-SLP, HPCS.

A powerful session with Ruth Dismuke-Blakely on how equine-assisted therapy benefits individuals with mobility challenges.

Discover the healing power of horses. Join leading expert Ruth Dismuke-Blakely as she shares how Hippotherapy can support individuals with HSP and PLS—improving balance, coordination, strength, and emotional wellness. A moving session you won’t want to miss.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time

REGISTER: You must register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST. 

Ruth Dismuke-Blakely is a speech-language pathologist and professional horsewoman involved in using hippotherapy since 1978. She operates Skyline Therapy Services, an outpatient clinic specializing in the trans-disciplinary applications of equine movement in PT, OT, and ST. Ruth has published research and articles, presented at numerous conferences and workshops, and has taught internationally. She served on the Board of Directors of the American Hippotherapy Association, was Second Vice President of AHA, helped develop the AHA curriculum, and currently serves as Chair of the Reimbursement Committee. She is a former AHCB Board member, is an AHCB Clinical Specialist, and is regarded as a leader in the field of hippotherapy as a treatment tool. Ruth is a former AHA Therapist of the Year. She lives in Edgewood, New Mexico.