Recreational activity conducted by trained, certified riding instructors.
Encourages equestrian skills and can have profound physical and emotional benefits.
Beneficial to people with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities.
Physical Benefits: stimulates circulation and improves core and muscle strength, balance and
posture.
Emotional and Cognitive Benefits: improved communication skills, self-esteem and self-
confidence.
Who Can Benefit: people with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, stroke, spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities and many others!
