Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY PROMOTING THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. HORSEBACK RIDING IS A PROGRESSIVE FORM OF THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. THE GAIT OF THE HORSE IS THE CLOSEST REPLICATING MOVEMENT TO HUMAN GAITAND CAN BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN TRADITIONAL, CLINIC-BASED FORMS OF THERAPY. THE HORSE'S MOTION HELPS IMPROVE MUSCULAR STRENGTH, COORDINATION, AND BALANCE OF THE RIDER.