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.
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