Therapeutic Riding & Equine Assisted Activities
Equine assisted activities consist of equestrian
skill based lessons that promote life skills and increase confidence. The focus of the lessons are skill development and progression; meeting the participant where they are and assisting them with goals to improve quality of life.
Classes are taught by a PATH International Certified Instructor or CHA Certified Instructor and assisted by volunteers. Often participants will assist in pre and post–mounted horse care. Individuals with physical, cognitive, developmental, and/or social/emotional differences
can all benefit from equine assisted activities.
Clients must be at least 6 years old to participate. The focus of these lessons are to work toward providing an improved mood and focus, patience, self-discipline, strength and confidence through the experience of therapeutic riding and groundwork activities.
About Adaptive Riding
Adaptive riding has been shown to be very beneficial for those with the following, to name just a few:
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Autism
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Cerebral Palsy
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Developmental Delays
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Down Syndrome
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Multiple sclerosis
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Nonverbal clients
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Paralysis
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PTSD
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Visual and Hearing Impaired
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Chronic Joint Pain
Benefits of Adaptive Riding
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Improved posture and fine motor skills
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Promotes better self-esteem
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Increases concentration and memory
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Builds communication skills
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Encourages social interaction between other riders and instructors
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Strengthens muscles
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Movement of the horse promotes flexibility of pelvic and leg movements
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Gives clients a relaxed environment to learn coping skills
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Outside activities improve brain function