Meet the MiraColt™
The MiraColt™ delivers access to the benefits of natural and complex motion patterns of riding in therapy for Cerebral Palsy (CP), Autism (ASD), Parkinsonism, Stroke, and related conditions.
MiraColt Plus
$8,825
Has Interchangeable Seat Upgrade with both Low and High Base Seats
MiraColt Rental
$375-425/month
Only in Texas. $500.00 Security deposit and 6 months minimum term.
The MiraColt™ Transforms outcomes
What is the MiraColt™?
The MiraColt™, inspired by the benefits of horseback riding for therapy purposes (in Hippotherapy and Therapeutic or Adaptive Horsemanship), is a robust medical grade bio-mechanical device designed to realistically reproduce the complex and natural three-dimensional motion patterns experienced when walking or riding a horse. It bridges the access gap for individuals who could benefit from an intervention but cannot get to or on a horse.
Why the MiraColt™?
The MiraColt, as a horse riding simulator, accurately reproduces the smooth, rhythmic, and repetitive motion pattern of a horse to the rider. This motion is very similar to the mechanics of the human walking gait.
The use of the MiraColt horseback riding simulator has numerous advantages, including, freedom from space limitations, easiness of handling, ability of use even in adverse weather conditions and reducing the risk of falls that are associated with horseback riding. It is also a great alternative for those with allergies to horses or are fearful of riding horses. It serves as a great tool to evaluate riding posture or helping in strength building exercises while preparing people to ride horses for therapy. It is a great complement alongside horse-riding for use in both a home or clinic setting.
The MiraColt™ is currently serving….
17
PATH/AHA Affiliated Centers
14
At Home Placements
13
PT/OT/SLP Clinics
11
Higher Ed & Research Centers
3
Special Education Facilities
Horse-riding simulator
As defined by the American Hippotherapy Association, Hippotherapy is a form of evidence-based physical, occupational, and speech therapy practice in which a therapist purposely utilizes the characteristic gait movement of a horse to provide carefully graded motor and sensory (neuro-muscular) inputs. These inputs engage sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive (thought, behavior, relational, and task processing) systems to promote functional outcomes.
Horseback riding moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to the human walking gait. So riders with neuro-muscular or sensory-physical needs often show improvements in flexibility, balance, core muscular strength and control, and general body co-ordination. This in turn improves self-confidence, reduces emotional anxiety or stress, improves focus and increases functional ability. All this ultimately results in improved quality of life.
The MiraColt equine motion simulator, is used as a complementary device in physical, occupational, speech, and behavior therapy. The device provides access to these important motion stimulation benefits for people who cannot use or access a live horse.
It represents a major breakthrough in accessibility for people with various conditions including autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions who can benefit from hippotherapy, but cannot access, use or ride a live horse.
The use of the MiraColt horseback riding simulator has numerous advantages, including, freedom from space limitations, easiness of handling, ability of use even in adverse weather conditions and reducing the risk of falls that are associated with horseback riding. It is also a great alternative for those with allergies to horses or are fearful of riding horses. It serves as a great tool to evaluation and preparing people to ride horses for therapy and as a complement alongside horse-riding and for use in a home or clinic setting.
Simulating the natural walking gait
The MiraColt’s movement, stimulates the brain to improve neuro and muscular function. A typical therapy session with the MiraColt is between 7 to 45 minutes and generates 1,500 to 2,500 neuromotor inputs to the user. The MiraColt provides a rhythmic movement, which stimulates anterior and posterior swinging motions, and encourages the rider to achieve proper balance and posture. Simultaneously, the rider is able to receive a large spectrum of sensory and motor input.
How it works
When riding, the user sits on a padded seat with hands on the adjustable handlebars. The control panel is used to adjust the settings to get the optimal speed for each rider.
When riding, it is important to use the device on a level, stable surface with the wheels in an outward facing locked position. The device is built to be durable, easy to clean, and effortless to maintain. It also has a strong weight tolerance, with the ability to provide riding services to users weighing up to 275 pounds.
The MiraColt raises the bar among riding simulators and related horse gait equipment. Some existing devices used for therapy were historically marketed as core exercise machines, providing forward-backward seat motions along with some side-to-side motion. Others were originally designed for riding training, and provide primarily forward-backward rocking motion.
