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therapeutic
riding
After five years of traditional occupational
and physical therapy, our daughter longed for a therapy that was more
fun. A new therapeutic horseback riding facility opened near our
home and we quickly enrolled her for lessons.
Standing up in the stirrups
strengthens and stretches muscles
Therapeutic horseback riding has been around for several years. The ability to control a horse can inspire self-confidence in a child with a disability. The physical benefits of riding for children with hemiparesis are numerous. Riding can result in improved balance, stronger muscles, improved coordination, faster reflexes, better motor planning, stretching of tight muscles, less spasticity and increased range of motion.
North America Riding for the Handicapped Association
American Hippotherapy Association
Family Village : Links to Therapeutic Riding sites
National Disability Sports Alliance - Equestrian
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