Equestrian Therapeutic Benefits

In this context, a team approach involving therapeutic riding instructors, health professionals and riders who have disabilities, is used in designing and implementing the riding sessions.

• Improves balance
  

• Improves coordination
  

• Mobilizes the trunk and pelvis
  

• Strengthens muscles
  

• Normalizes muscle tone
  

• Prevents contractures
  

• Increases self-esteem
  

• Promotes independence
  

• Improves social integration
  

• Provides access to recreation, sport and competition
  

• Increases concentration, motivation and patience
  

Riders experience a sense of control they might not otherwise feel in their everyday life.

People with the following conditions may benefit from therapeutic riding. Please note this is not a comprehensive list.

Orthopedic conditions:

• Amputations

• Arthritis

• Congenital dislocation of the hip
  

Neurological Conditions / Brain:

• Strokes C.V.A.

• Cerebral Palsy

• Epilepsy and seizures

• Traumatic brain injury
  

Neurological Conditions / Spinal Cord:

• Spina bifida

• Spinal cord injury
  

• Behavioural conditions