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Therapeutic
Riding
Therapeutic
horseback riding is a unique discipline that brings together people with
disabilities, horses, riding instructors, teachers, therapists,
physicians, and volunteers – all with one goal – to enhance the
quality of life of the participants. The
particular goals and the approaches used to achieve these goals will
differ according to the client’s specific disability, injury, or
illness. Physical, mental,
social, educational, and behavioral objectives may be incorporated into
lesson plans. More
about therapeutic riding
Horse
Shows
Hoofbeats
believes that competitions can be very positive experiences for its
clients, volunteers, and the families who come to watch the riders.
Competitions allow lessons to be more goal-oriented and focused,
and the riders receive positive reinforcement for all their hard work.
The riders can interact with others and form bonds with people who
share common interests, and the shows give the riders a chance to
“shine” in front of family and friends. More
about our shows
Education
Over
the years Hoofbeats has engaged in a number of educational programs,
including an elementary school program for special education students;
mounted drill teams to perform or compete at various events; outreach
programs and publications to promote the benefits of therapeutic horseback
riding; Girl Scout horsemanship merit badge training; and an internship
program for aspiring therapeutic riding instructors. More
about education programs
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