Benefits

The Benefits of Therapeutic Equestrian Activities:

The active participation required by riding a horse enhances motivation and allows individuals a chance to extend their dreams beyond the confines of their disability. Equine Assisted Therapy uses the medically acknowledged benefits of therapeutic equestrian activities to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. All participants benefit from the physical, social, emotional and cognitive aspects of riding, driving, or partnering with a horse.

Improved balance, posture, motor and trunk control, alignment and coordination.

Improved hand-eye coordination, speech, endurance and listening skills.

Improved muscle relaxation and strength along with cardiovascular system gains.

Increased self-esteem and confidence results from accomplishing the challenging and enjoyable task of partnering with a horse.

Communication and social skills are enhanced, with the opportunity for recreation and friendships.

An emotional bond is developed between horse & rider, promoting trust, unconditional love, and responsibility.

Who We Serve:

Some of the disabilities we serve include: Visual/hearing impairments, mental retardation, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injuries, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, ADD, developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, autism and spina bifida.

Our Therapeutic Riding program is primarily geared towards pre-school and school aged children although we do take adults if we can safely meet their needs. Horsin' Around classes are open to individuals of any age.

Equine Assisted Therapy, Inc.

7908 Myers Road

Centerburg, Ohio 43011

740/625-9324