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Therapeutic Riding has evolved into an effective and respected treatment method widely recognized by medical, psychiatric, and social service professionals worldwide for a variety of physical and cognitive challenges.
Research documents that therapeutic riding provides physical, emotional, and mental enhancement. For individuals with impaired mobility, horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves their body in a manner similar to a walking gait. This motion enhances balance, posture, mobility, coordination and strength. People with learning disorders or developmental disabilities are motivated by riding to increase their concentration, patience, and discipline. If psychological or emotional challenges are present, the unique relationship with the horse can help improve interpersonal relationships and interaction. Whether the limitation is cognitive or physical, all students benefit from greatly increased self-esteem and confidence.
While physical benefits include improved
muscle tone, balance, and posture, therapeutic riding can also
improve motor development and coordination. Therapists, instructors,
and volunteers often include tasks such as letter recognition
and sequencing in riding activities. The opportunity to give verbal
commands to the horse has also inspired some previously non-verbal
students to speak for the very first time!
About CKRH
At Central KY
Riding for Hope, riders experience the numerous
benefits of therapeutic riding. For some, this is a rare sensation
of independent motion. This new independence enhances confidence
as they truly take pride in their abilities. CKRH provides for
students with a variety of special needs. With the support of
businesses and individuals in our community over the past decade,
CKRH has steadily grown. We need additional support to continue
to grow this worthy program. If you would like more information
about this very special organization, or would like to contact
the program, please visit:
http://ckrh.org/.
Your support is truly appreciated.
Doug
Wilson
PaintSource.net
Lexington, KY USA
