Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding can improve balance and co-ordination, strengthen muscles, increase circulation and coordination. Riders also experience independence from crutches and wheelchairs to experience the rolling movement of the horse to achieve their personal therapeutic goals.
Some benefits of therapeutic riding include:
Improvement of muscle tone, motor skills and overall strength
Enhanced mobility, balance, circulation and co-ordination
Increased concentration and improved learning skills
Independence, social integration and life skills
Strong bonds of trust, respect and partnership with the horse
Therapeutic riding instructors specialized training through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA), Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) or other accreditation bodies to provide safe and effective support.
Some benefits of therapeutic riding include:
Improvement of muscle tone, motor skills and overall strength
Enhanced mobility, balance, circulation and co-ordination
Increased concentration and improved learning skills
Independence, social integration and life skills
Strong bonds of trust, respect and partnership with the horse
Therapeutic riding instructors specialized training through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA), Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) or other accreditation bodies to provide safe and effective support.
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, 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
2-99
Eligibility
Contact Therapeutic Riding regarding any seizure disorders or other conditions they may be contraindications to participating
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