Benefits of Therapeutic Riding“Therapeutic riding involves teaching the rider the necessary skills and techniques required to ride a horse as independently as possible. The emphasis is not only on the physical benefits of riding, but also on the development of the relationship between the rider and the horse. The self-discipline required to understand and control the horse instills a sense of responsibility and enhances task concentration in the rider. The autonomy associated with independently riding a horse also serves to promote the rider’s self-esteem and positive body image.” United Cerebral Palsy web page Many studies have shown that therapeutic riding is beneficial to children with disabilities in many ways. Just a few of the areas in which therapeutic riding may benefit the children we serve include:
Responses to our first-ever Ride for Joy parent/caregiver showed that:
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