Based on horse therapy programs, the course are directed at physically, mentally, visually and/or hearing challenged people trying to achieve functional and psychological rehabilitation, improve social adaptation and basic aptitudes. The beneficial results of this program are as much for the disabled participants as well as for their families and social environment. Each course last for three months consisting of one session each week for 45 minutes

For the participant, this therapy involves training and exercise, yet the participant hardly notices the therapeutic element and thus, allows themself to enjoy the experience, stimulating their brain via the five senses, increases neural connections in the different areas of the brain, and emphasizing those areas involved in multi-task processes.

The basis of this therapy is the movement transmitted between the horse and the person riding who is exposed to rhythmic and symmetrical movements, similar to those movements of a human being while walking. The participant needs to react and adjust to the stimulus coming from the horse. This reaction requires senses, muscles, and strengthens the rider´s back muscles; also requires balance, coordinates movements and stimulation of the muscles, skin, equilibrium, and eventually produces a sense of relaxation.

Through this activity, participants gain various benefits such as:

Physical Benefits:

· Improve equilibrium
· Increase motor skills coordination
· Tones muscles
· Increase muscle strength and flexibility
· Prevents muscular injuries
· Raise body conscientiousness


Psychological, Social, and Educational Benefits:

· Develop self-esteem
· Improve communication
· Increase independence
· Motivating
· Develop responsibility
· Sense of achievement
· Relate to animals and therapists

We hope to offer new courses after September 2005. More information forthcoming!

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