Therapeutic riding has forged a new choice among the more traditional types of therapy. The horse's rocking gait mimics our own walking. That movement can strengthen unused muscles in the physically disabled. The stimulation and close contact with the horse spurs children onto a path of improvement.
Therapeutic riding can help disabled adults as well.
The therapy was developed in Germany about 30 years ago for use on stroke victims and adults with other disabilities. Click here to order additional research and full length news video.