Therapeutic Riding

Our program provides structured horseback riding sessions to children and adults with varying physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.

Therapeutic Riding and our Brain

Our brain is constantly communicating with our body. It’s constantly assessing its surroundings, making adjustments and compensating to keep us safe and comfortable. Sometimes through injury or illness, the pathways in charge of these tasks become impaired or changed, altering a person’s abilities. But there are great benefits and many improvements that can be realized by Therapeutic Riding. Amazingly, the walking gait of a horse most closely resembles that of a human. When a person with disabilities rides a horse, that rocking rhythm begins to exercise those pathways and the body begins to respond.

How It restores The body

Muscles begin to relax and strengthen.
Balance and coordination measurably improve.
A sense of empowerment and self-confidence is evident.
Hope is born and ability is realized.

benefits include

Improved joint mobility, balance, and coordination
Relaxation of tight or spastic muscles
Increased muscle tone, strength, and flexibility
Better posture
More self-confidence through enhanced self-image
Improved ability to learning, concentration, and focus
Better spatial awareness
Motivation to set and achieve goals
Increased patience and control over emotions
Emotional connection to the horses and our incredibly dedicated volunteers
Sense of responsibility
Sense of normality