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Life is full of challenges. This is especially true for those with special needs who must adapt to a world that doesn’t always adapt to them.
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How you respond to those challenges shows the world who you are.
Here at Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast, we give our students one, ultimate challenge: Build a relationship with a horse, regardless of your disability. Whether the student becomes a rider or takes ground lessons, they are asked to become partners with one of our horses and to embark on a journey that will be unforgettable.
Our center, which is a member of PATH Intl (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International), offers Equine-assisted Services, including adaptive horseback riding and ground horsemanship classes to individuals with physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities. In other words, we teach people with disabilities how to ride horses or how to take care of horses.
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Research shows that horseback riding moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, thus helping improve flexibility, balance and muscular strength. Other benefits include:
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We invite you out to our center to experience in person exactly what we do. You’ll get an opportunity to see our facilities, participants, horses, instructors, and volunteers. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to come back.
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Improved large and fine motor skills
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Increased memory for sequencing patterns
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Increased focus and patience
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Improved communication skills
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Increased confidence
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Improved social skills