HORSES AND EQUINE THERAPY
10 videos • 204 views • by Helen Woodward Animal Center Therapeutic Riding - Horse Therapy for Children and Adults with Special Needs The Center's Therapeutic Riding program benefits children and adults who have a variety of special needs relating to cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, and autism to stroke recovery and learning disabilities. Students ride specially trained horses with our certified instructors in weekly sessions to develop increased balance and muscle control, improve concentration and short-term memory, and enhance their confidence and self-esteem.