Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association
The Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association is to relax and stretch tight muscles, to develop strength and endurance in weakened areas; improve posture, balance, coordination, concentration and attention. This all leads to better social skills, communication and confidence which helps the riders to be better prepared for school and to participate more fully in all aspects of daily living.
The motion that occurs in the pelvis and hips when riding is similar to that of walking, so it provides the rider with the "movement experience" of what it feels like to walk. For some children, this will actually aid in the development of walking. Riding also provides sensory experience, through touch, sight, sound, smell and movement. For individuals with sensory dysfunction, the contact with the horse and the motion of riding help to calm, regulate and integrate the sensory system.
Our Instructors provide safe, engaging and challenging lessons appropriate to the needs of our riders. They encourage our riders towards independence.
The motion that occurs in the pelvis and hips when riding is similar to that of walking, so it provides the rider with the "movement experience" of what it feels like to walk. For some children, this will actually aid in the development of walking. Riding also provides sensory experience, through touch, sight, sound, smell and movement. For individuals with sensory dysfunction, the contact with the horse and the motion of riding help to calm, regulate and integrate the sensory system.
Our Instructors provide safe, engaging and challenging lessons appropriate to the needs of our riders. They encourage our riders towards independence.
Contact Page: https://www.prtherapeuticriding.com/index.html
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
3-99
Eligibility
Referrals can come from school staff, physicians, parents, preschool physiotherapist or occupational therapist
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