Xuxa has been open about using horseback riding as a form of therapy. Suffering from back pain and stress from decades of showbiz, she credits regular riding with her horses for improving her posture and mental health. The philosophy promotes equine therapy for children, often inviting foster children to her ranch for weekend rides.
. Here is a blog post exploring the origins of this myth and the reality of her career. The Queen of Children and the Mystery of the Urban Legend Xuxa Cogiendo Con Caballos