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Riders & Drivers, Fall 2002

The Programs

Our programs run from April - October, with day and evening classes available. Clients ride once a week.

Clients learn how to groom, saddle or harness, play mounted games, do mounted exercises, riding and driving skills, take trail rides or drives, remove saddle or harness, final grooming and thank their horse with a special horse treat or carrot, then return horses to pasture.

 

The Benefits of Therapeutic Riding include:

• Development of mobility, balance and coordination
• Improvement of muscle tone and strength
• Relaxation of spasticity
• Increased concentration and improved learning skills
• Access to recreation, sport, and/or competition
• Independence, integration and a sense of achievement
• Development of self confidence, motivation and self esteem
• Prevention of contractures