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THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP/HIPPOTHERAPY, RIDE ON THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP

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  • Description: Offers therapeutic riding, which is a unique combination of sport, recreation, and education. Trained instructors use their knowledge of disabilities to teach horsemanship skills to riders with varying ability levels. A typical therapeutic riding lesson involves the following:
    • Safety on and around horses
    • Warm up exercises
    • Games and riding skills, including equitation and obstacle.

    Provides hippotherapy, which is the use of the horse's movement for rehabilitation. Facilitates improved:
    • Balance
    • Posture
    • Mobility
    • Communication
    • Behavior
    During therapy, licensed therapists do the following:
    • Position the patient on the horse
    • Analyze the patient's response
    • Direct the horse's movement to achieve specific patient treatment goals.
    Note: Volunteer opportunities are available.
  • Website: http://www.rideon.org
  • Phone(s): (805) 375-9078
  • Hours: Tuesday Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding hours: 2:30pm-7pm. Wednesday Hippotherapy hours: 2:30pm-7pm. Thursday Hippotherapy hours: 2:30pm-7pm. Friday Hippotherapy hours: 2:30pm-7pm. Saturday Therapeutic Riding hours: 8am - noon.
  • Eligibility: Children and adults with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Requirements: -Medical History/Physician Statement-permission required -Release Form -Emergency Contact Form -Registration
  • Areas Served:
    • Ventura United States
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Location(s)

Location Name: NEWBURY PARK

  • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
  • Physical Address: 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park, CA, 91320

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