Therapeutic riding uses equine activities to positively change the physical, emotional and social well-being of people with disabilities.

There are four fields of Therapeutic Riding:

• Therapy
• Education
• Sport
• Leisure and Recreation

Hippotherapy is a direct medical

treatment .

Individuals with the following disabilities commonly participate and benefit from equine facilitated therapy and activities:

Muscular Dystrophy

Cerebral Palsy

Visual Impairment

Down Syndrome

Mental Retardation

Autism

Multiple Sclerosis

Spina Bifida

Emotional Disabilities

Brain Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries

Amputations

Learning Disabilities

Attention Deficit Disorder

Deafness

Cardiovascular accident/Stroke

NARHA

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc.

NARHA was founded in 1969. The association ensures its standards are met through an accreditation process for centers and a certification process for instructors.

If you are interested in taking therapeutic riding  lessons please go to the Equibloom website by clicking on the above logo.

I have been training Arwen and Hajia for therapeutic work. We can accomodate direct billing customers in private lessons.