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Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society |
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Disability doesn't mean inability |
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| NEWS: The next AGM will
be held on February 27th, 2009 at 7pm at the
SRC clubhouse. Our guest speaker this year is Paralympic Dressage
Rider
Ashley Gowanlock. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a
member to attend.
The benefits of horseback riding are as numerous as the types of medical conditions. Research shows that participation in therapeutic riding can produce physical, emotional and mental rewards. Because riding gently and rhythmically moves the rider's body in a manner similar to the human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance, coordination and muscle strength. For those with mental or emotional disabilities, the unique bond formed with the horse can lead to greater independence, patience and self-esteem, improved learning, concentration and spatial awareness, and increased motivation to set and achieve goals. |
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3095 W 51st Ave Charitable Registration # 84898 2740 RR0001 |
Riding a horse is a
fun hobby for many people, but for someone with a disability it can be
much more--it can be the road to recovery. People with physical,
cognitive and emotional disabilities are discovering the benefits of
therapeutic horseback riding. Whether it's a five-year old with
cerebral palsy or a 45-year old recovering from a spinal cord injury,
horseback riding provides challenges as well as amazing rewards.