Articles related to "Horse Therapy"

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

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

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.

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.

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

Communities around the nation read with disbelief the story of Jaycee Dugard, a woman of 29 who was kidnapped as a child of 11 and consequently robbed of her childhood.

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