They have control. They have a few hours of peace. And the fear begins to go away. A very shy and reserved rider comes out to the Center. After a few sessions of riding she begins to talk to her horse and the floodgates are opened.
All riders benefit from the therapeutic riding.
Increased independence, self-esteem, confidence, and through friendships developed with the horses, volunteers, and instructors. They come out to CTRC where smiles and laughter replace the pain and the teasing. They are not disabled, not different, they are equestrians. And we teach them how to ride.