Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic Riding is a unique experience that provides benefits in the areas of sport,
recreation and education. Nationally certified instructors use their knowledge of
disabilities and horsemanship skills to teach students with a variety of ability levels.
Riders learn different aspects involved in equine related activities, starting with safety.
Therapeutic riding is goal oriented and consists of activities that may include grooming,
stable management, individual exercises, riding skills, games and trail riding. Improved
coordination, motor development and balance as well as sensory stimulation, and improved self
esteem are just some of the many benefits of this activity.
Riverwood’s therapeutic riding program is open to individuals who are 3 years and older.
All therapeutic riding students are required to have medical clearance from a physician and meet
the requirements for safety as determined by NARHA. For more information about therapeutic riding
call the office at 922-6426 or e-mail rtrc@windstream.net.
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