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Anyone from the age of four up to an adult can benefit from therapeutic riding, however, a doctor must sign a release form before the riding can take place. Therapeutic riding helps to address disabilities and a number of different medical issues. These can be paralysis, stroke, Down’s syndrome, autism, emotional disorders and language development [...]
What is therapeutic riding? It is the use of horses and riding to assist children and adults with many types of disabilities. There are many health benefits associated with horse-back riding, and therapeutic riding is focused on helping disabled persons of all ages. Riding a horse moves the body in a way that helps improve [...]
Therapeutic horse-back riding can be a great way for people with disabilities to improve their strength, balance, muscle control, and even work on skills like speech and sensory development! The movements of the horse require riding students to work to keep themselves upright on the horse, but the lessons are in a safe and environment. [...]
Horseback riding is not only a good relaxation activity for people without disabilities, but for people who have disabilities. There are many groups who can benefit from therapeutic horseback riding. One of the best groups of children and adults who can benefit from riding is those with ADD and ADHD. Riding a horse offers people [...]