Prancing Horse Inc.

Center for Therapeutic Horseback Riding

About

About us and our program!

Our mission is To improve the physical and emotional well being of special needs populations by providing a safe environment for therapeutic horseback riding.We are a premier accredited center of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association; Denver, Colorado

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Josh and Hanklight

What makes Therapeutic Riding So Special?

The movement of the walking horse moves the mounted rider’s body in a manner similar to the walking motion of an able-bodied person. The rhythmic motion of the horse initiates automatic balance responses.

Our NARHA certified instructors insure the safety of our riders and a creative and fun atmosphere for this unique activity. The instructors carefully match the riders to appropriate horses and programs.

Additional benefits include:

  • Strengthening cognitive and sequential thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Confidence and self esteem building
  • Exposure to positive role models and mentors
  • Movement toward achieving individual goals set by schools and therapists
  • Socialization.

"The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears!"

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