Because these individuals often form an unusual emotional attachment, or a lack of one,
caring for them can be an emotionally draining experience.
However, the results are very rewarding and often dramatic with early one-on-one interaction
using POSITIVE reinforcements that can often facilitate the development of "normal" living
skills and improve the ability to communicate.
Riding Therapy or Horseback riding is one positive reinforcement that works very well with
these individuals.
One hour of horseback riding will virtually work every muscle in your body.
The strengthening of the trunk muscles of the body not only positively affect the person's posture,
but respiration and speech will also improve due to the increased trunk strength.
An individual involved in a special riding therapy center can also form an emotional attachment
with other humans who interact with them there, from the volunteer who walks beside the horse,
the riding instructor who leads the class, the driver of the transportation who takes them there,
or to other people participating in the program.
For more information or to schedule a session, please contact us.
Riding Therapy
Riding Therapy Works Wonders
Helping handicapped individuals get aquainted with animals can be one good way to stimulate the
senses and give them something in their lives to look forward to.
One good example of this is the horse.
Special riding programs often do wonders for handicapped people.
It seems almost everyone has a special wonder of and are somewhat in awe of the horse.
This is especially true of children.
This magical creature can succeed in instilling a sense of self confidence and self worth where
many times a person cannot.
Physically or emotionally challenged individuals are often faced with failure in social and
academic areas and shunned by the general population.
These individuals often read poorly, exhibit poor social skills in interaction with others,
and experience frustration with receptive and expressive language.
Lacking physical coordination robs them of the ability to compete in athletics.