EQUESTRIAN
All Seasons
Equine Assisted Activities
Participants supported by educators & coaches rotate through stations of:
Equine Experiential Learning
Grooming
Mounted Riding
Horsemanship
Life Skills Enhancement
(Ages 3 and up)
Wellness and stress management programs also offered in partnership with mental health practitioners
Para-Equestrian Coaching
Paralympic eligible riders independent of side-walkers and
leaders will be coached in the beginning levels of dressage.
Adaptive Riding
Use of adaptive riding methods and tack to reach the highest level of
independent horsemanship. There are overall health benefits and wellness
with the goal of mastering skills in a nurturing environment.
(Ages 5-adult)
Hippotherapy
Treatment strategy by PT,OT and SLP Professionals using the movement
of the horse to engage the sensorimotor system to create functional change
in a client as part of an integrated plan of care
The Movement of the Horse
The gait of a horse is repetitive, rhythmical, symmetrical and three-dimensional. This movement can provide numerous benefits to the rider such as:
Mobility to pelvis and spine
Improvement in posture and muscle tone
Improve balance and coordination Strength and flexibility
Facilitation of speech and language
Regulation of nervous system
The Relationship Between Horse and Rider
The human-animal bond, non-verbal communication and success oriented activities promote emotional and cognitive benefits such as:
Improved self-esteem
Increased attention span
Increased motivation
Increased self-confidence
Enriched experience in sport and recreation
Meet The Herd
