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BENEFITS OF OUR SUPPORTED EQUINE PROGRAMS

A physical, cognitive, or emotional special need does not limit a person from interacting with horses. Such interactions have proven to have major physical and emotional impacts.  We have been lucky enough to witness this at our centre!

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Riding a horse moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, so riders with physical needs often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength.

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For individuals with emotional challenges, the unique relationship formed with the horse can lead to increased confidence, patience, and self-esteem.

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Partnering with equines also provides recreational opportunities for individuals to enjoy the outdoors as well as take pleasure in the interaction with our horses.

Physical Benefits

  • Improved balance, strength, range of motion

  • Improved coordination/motor skills, faster reflex

  • Improved respiration/circulation

  • Sensory integration

Psycholgical Benefits

  • Sense of well-being

  • Improved self-confidence

  • Improved sense of achievement

  • Emotional control, self-discipline

Social Benefits

  • Friendship

  • Interaction with others, animals, nature

  • Development of respect for animals

  • Improved social skills (one-on-one/group)

Educational Benefits

  • Proven to increase remedial reading, math and science skills

  • Greater listening skills and focus

  • Sequencing, patterning, motor planning skills

  • Visual and spatial perception/differentiation

  • Improved eye-hand coordination

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