Horse play with deep spiritual benefits

Children with autism and attention deficit disorder often struggle to communicate – but put them with horses and they can achieve so much. 

Therapeutic horseback riding is the use of horses and equine-assisted activities in order to achieve goals that enhance physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioural and educational skills. It not only focuses on therapeutic riding skills but also the development of a relationship between horse and rider.

Horses provide a unique neuromuscular stimulation when being ridden through their one of a kind movement. Horses move in a rhythmic motion and promote strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and confidence.