“Giving Others a Leg Up!

Benefits of Therapeutic Riding

The benefits of therapeutic riding are available to individuals with all forms of disabilities. Research shows that students who participate in therapeutic riding can experience physical, emotional, and mental rewards.

 

For individuals with impaired mobility, horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves their bodies in a manner similar to a human walking gait. These riders can experience increased balance, muscle control and strength.

 

Individuals with learning or mental disabilities are motivated by riding to increase concentration, patience and discipline. If a psychological or emotional disability is present, the unique relationship formed with a horse can help improve interpersonal relationships.

 

As is expected all riders experience increased self-esteem, confidence, and independence.

Some of the disabilities we see at ROH include but are not limited to:

Developmental delay         Learning disabilities

Cerebral palsy                    Spinal cord injury

Spina bifida                        Attention deficient disorder

Autism                                 Down Syndrome

Stroke/CVA                         Multiple Sclerosis

Speech/language delays      Sight/Hearing impairments

Behavioral disorders

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