Therapeutic Riding

Therapeutic Riding lessons help individuals with disabilities improve their physical, emotional and social well-being through mounted and unmounted equine activities. 

The goal of Therapeutic Riding is to help each client reach their highest level of independence. Through a variety of special activities, clients benefit on several levels — including emotional and physical health, increased knowledge and understanding of horses and horsemanship skills, and the lasting effects of those rewarding experiences. 

Classes are taught by PATH-certified instructors who are assisted by specially trained volunteers. They teach clients of varying ages and challenges horseback riding skills through activities which accommodate their physical, mental and social needs.

Riding a horse moves the rider’s body in a manner like a human gait, allowing clients with physical needs to show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. The physical act of riding also improves posture, trunk control, motor function and coordination. Instructors then integrate exercises that provide a wide variety of sensory benefits. These activities also help increase attention, communication skills, spatial awareness and socialization.

Lessons run from 45-60 minutes once a week. They may be private, semi-private (2 riders) or group (4 riders) for clients age 2 and up.

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