Hippotherapy is classified in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation methods. It makes use of the specific balance area of the horseback. It stimulates posture-reflex mechanisms of the rider and serveš to management of balance and movement coordination. The emotional influence is an integrál part of the therapy. The páper describes the posturai effect of hippotherapy and the problems in the use of sitting and position according to the degree of maturity in posturai motor cooidination of the rider. The authors describe the movements of peivis of the rider in individuai pianes, which is generated by the movements of horseback. A survey of projects going on in the area of hippotherapy with the application of videography is described. Specific outcomes point out the use of biomechanic research methods for the analysis of the horše and rider in hippotherapy.

        Key words: hippotherapy, motion analysis, 3D videography