Description
Therapeutic riding is the use of horses and equine-assisted activities in a progressive form of therapy Therapeutic riding is the use of horses and equine-assisted activities in order to achieve goals that enhance physical, emotional ,social, cognitive, behavioural and educational skills.
Horses provide a unique neuromuscular stimulation when being ridden. A horse transfers 110 multidimensional swinging motions in the walk to the rider each minute. The horses walk constantly prompts riders to adjust their body position to maintain stability thus naturally helping increase body strength, control and balance.
Therapeutic horse riding can benefit people with a wide range of individual challenges and disabilities including....
Autism
Asperger Syndrome
Brain Injury
Developmental Delay
Down's Syndrome
Emotional Issues
Cerebral Palsy
Learning Disabilities
Visual and Hearing Impairments
Speech Impairment
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Extended Grief
Anxiety attacks and Phobias
Muscular Dystrophy
Spina Bifida
Every Therapeutic riding session is one to one and each session can be planned and tailored to meet the needs of each individual rider. During Therapeutic riding sessions riders will use a roller and pad rather than a saddle so that the full impact of the horses movement can positively influence the rider's body.
Here at Killulla we offer:
A 25m by 60m sand arena
Specially developed sensory trail consisting of slopes, turns, varied footing and natural sights.
Manmade sensory experiences incorporating colours, counting and other developmental concepts.
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