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EQUESTRIAN

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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

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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​​

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Meet The Herd

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Nuryev

In Memory, Trakehner (15.1h) 

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Lucy

Quarter Horse (15.3h)

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Duke

Welsh x Shetland pony (12h)

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Dorito

Mini Horse

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Shadow

Mini Horse

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Guinness

Percheron x Morgan (16h)

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Luiseach (lou)

Gypsy Vanner

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Chance

Off The Track Thoroughbred (15.3h)

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Traveler

Friesian Sport Horse (17h)

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