| Beyond the sway of the physical, horseback riding | | | | adults out of their inner selves and given them a |
| empowers the mind with a relaxation and stirring | | | | motive to communicate that regularly translates |
| at the same time. The valuable relationship | | | | into other areas of their lives. |
| connecting horse and rider has been known for a | | | | Those with ADHD: The soothing motion of |
| very long time. Both the mental and physical | | | | therapeutic horseback riding and the concentration |
| realms of handicapped individuals are engaged with | | | | on balance and communication makes a great |
| therapeutic horseback riding. This type of | | | | combination for calming adults and children with |
| horseback riding engages both the mental and | | | | ADHD and teaching them in an enjoyable way to |
| physical realms of handicapped individuals to | | | | direct their dynamic nature into the moment at |
| equally form a sense of tranquillity and stimulate | | | | hand. |
| nerves, muscles and neurons in the brain in a very | | | | Persons Tormented with Depression: It is difficult |
| unique way. | | | | to stay depressed while on the back of a horse. |
| Who Profits from Therapeutic Horseback Riding? | | | | The old saying goes "'there is nothing better |
| People with any disability can benefit from any | | | | for the inside of a man than the outside of a |
| riding discipline. The most frequently employed | | | | horse" riding brings a smile to the darkest |
| technique of therapeutic riding lessons is western | | | | countenance and enlivens the spirit of the most |
| but English saddles are being used more and more | | | | drained soul. |
| for their more personal connection between rider | | | | Apparel For These Riding Sessions |
| and horse. A few of the most general disabilities | | | | Relaxed clothing is the best apparel for any rider |
| where therapeutic horseback riding is encouraged | | | | and handicapped riders even more so. Maintanining |
| are: | | | | a peaceful and comfortable environment begins |
| Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities: | | | | with loose fitting clothing that allows for |
| Lacking the pressure to achieve mental abilities | | | | movement without restraint and yet is secure |
| are sharpened and quite regularly awakened in | | | | enough to not be caught up in gear. Hard shoes |
| individuals with learning difficulties with this therapy. | | | | are a must for anyone when moving around |
| Just the riding and even ground communication | | | | horses; they guard the feet from accidental |
| with horses engages the mind and creates a | | | | missteps by the animal on the ground and provide |
| unique and distinctive environment for mental | | | | a solid platform in the stirrups. A hard custom-fit |
| stimulation. | | | | hard hat made particularly for riding is necessary |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders: Communication | | | | for any rider in order to safeguard them in a fall |
| between animal and human has established a truly | | | | as well. |
| important asset in bringing autistic children and | | | | |