Therapeutic Riding (also known as Equine Assisted Therapy, Equine Assisted Activities, Equine Facilitated Therapy, and Riding for the Disabled) is the use of the horse and equine-oriented activities to achieve a variety of therapeutic goals, including cognitive, physical, emotional, social, educational and behavioral goals. Therapeutic riding has myriad benefits that have been noted for centuries. Therapeutic riding improves balance, joint mobility, coordination, muscle tone and posture, and it can ease symptoms of a wide variety of disabilities, including brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, hearing or visual impairments, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, Down syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Plus, it’s great for helping students improve motor skills, self-esteem, concentration and problem-solving abilities.

    üBrings injured Service members back into contact with Service members and others from outside the Medical community.