Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy
Jennifer Fraser PT is a Level Two Hippotherapy Specialist
Heidi McBride Pike is a Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Heidi McBride Pike is a Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor
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
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
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
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 Horses!
Nuryev ~ Trakhner 15'1" Duke ~ Welsh x Shetland Pony 12" Lucy ~ Quarter Horse 15'3'
