Record #:
ACO0142
Last Modified:
27 Apr 2017
Last Full Update:
28 Nov 2014
Location
Contact
Website | www.ridecreekside.ca/therapeuticriding.html |
ridecreekside@gmail.com | |
Phone | 902-863-4853 |
Contact | Yvonne Haley; Phone: 902-863-4849; Email: haleysmaytag@ns.sympatico.ca |
Alternate Contact | Amanda Workman |
Mailing Address | PO Box 1313 Antigonish, NS B2G 2L6 |
Description & Services
Information | About Therapeutic Horseback Riding The therapeutic value of riding was first recognized by the Ancient Greeks. Riding programs for handicapped people have been existence for years in Europe and have been established more recently in North America. The many benefits of therapeutic riding include: - Development of mobility, balance and co-ordination - Relaxation of spastic muscles, strengthening of weak muscles - Improvement in muscle control - Improvement in concentration - Development of self-confidence, motivation - Sense of achievement |
Eligibility | Ages: 5 year(s) and up |