Antigonish Therapeutic Riding Association
Record #:
ACO0142
Last Modified:
27 Apr 2017
Last Full Update:
28 Nov 2014
Location
| Located In | Antigonish, NS |
| Where To Find Us | 2370 Ohio East Rd Antigonish, NS |
| Areas Served | Antigonish County |
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 |
Special Information
| Tags | Antigonish County API ; Community Organizations ; Community Sport Organizations ; Highland Connect ; Horseback Riding ; Recreation Categories ; Sports |
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