Articles related to "Equine Therapy"

Each year, the North American Riding Association for the Handicapped provides therapeutic riding to more than 42,000 disabled persons in the United States and Canada.

From hippotherapy, to therapeutic riding, to recreational trail riding, the horse can work miracles for the physically, emotionally and neurologically impaired.

Few forms of accessible recreational develop as many skills among the disabled as riding. A horse can be one's eyes or legs, and help one communicate and learn to trust.

Cerebral palsy can be mild or extremely severe resulting in wheelchair dependence. Therapeutic horseback riding can be very effective in preventing further disability.

Soldiers and Vets who served in Iraq or Afghanistan and their family members have free counseling and PTSD treatment available from non-profit organizations.

Sam is a severely disabled child who has cerebral palsy. Therapeutic horseback riding not only brings him joy, but it provides an extremely effective therapy.

Children with special needs can benefit greatly from summer camp and enrichment activities highlighting their interests and strengths.

Horse therapy can be extremely effective for individuals with physical, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities.

Remuda Ranch Christian treatment center for eating disorders opens a new location near Bowling Green, Virginia, to treat anorexia & bulimia in girls and women.

The critically endangered Irish Kerry Bog Pony has a new lease on life in the United States, garnering show recognition and now the first semen shipment in the breed.

Remuda Ranch, a Christian treatment center in Arizona, uses inpatient physicians to help heal eating disorder recovery patients.

Parents and equestrian professionals can help children overcome fear of horses through positive experiences. All it takes are time and effort.