To see individuals with disabilities ride horses is truly an unforgettable experience. Not only do they sit taller and smile more, they extend their dreams beyond the confines of their disability, into new, unexplored worlds.
Riding exercises the spirit as well as the body.
Like many sports, horseback riding has risks as well as rewards. For a rider with a disability, these risks are accompanied by particular obstacles. This means each rider is assured the greatest reward, with the least possible risk. Benefits of Therapeutic Riding Therapeutic Riding is recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. For individuals with impaired mobility, horsback riding gently and rhythmically moves their bodies in a manner similar to the human walking gait.