Therapeutic Riding & Hippotherapy
Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding lessons are conducted by PATH International certified therapeutic riding instructors who are specially trained in working with people with disabilities. While there is an inherent therapeutic value in horseback riding, lessons focus on teaching skills that help riders achieve goals in their life away from the barn.
Hippotherapy
A therapist in good standing with State and national accrediting bodies, works towards functional physical, occupational, or speech-language goals.
Horsemanship
Students work with horses from the ground to learn about safe handling, proper horse care and horse behavior. It incorporates decision-making skills, direction following, calming strategies, teamwork, and physical activity.
Each client is working towards specific goals developed with the input from both the client team and the therapist making each session a unique experience for each rider.
Who can benefit from therapeutic riding programs?
Amongst others, people with Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Closed Head Injuries, Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Emotional Disorders, Hearing Impairments, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Paralysis, Scoliosis, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain Injuries have had success within our programs.
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Our Mission
Three Gaits exists to provide equine-assisted activities and therapy to enhance the lives of people with physical, emotional, or intellectual challenges.
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