Reining Strength Theraputic Horsemanship
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Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship is a Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH Intl.), and provides equine-assisted services for people ages 2 and up - children and adults - who have physical, cognitive, social, or emotional needs.
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP?
Very simply phrased, it’s people interacting with horses. The program focus is two-fold: teaching riding skills and incorporating potential therapeutic benefits into the riding lesson.
The rhythmic way that horses move mimics the human movement of walking. In riding a horse, the stride of the horse actually moves the rider’s pelvis by rotating and moving from side to side, similar to the human walk. This creates a unique neuromuscular stimulation. As the horse adjusts its gait, the rider also must constantly adjust the speed of their own pelvic motion.
Aside from riding, the relationship with the horse is developed as part of their therapeutic goals. Participants take part in the care and grooming of the horse, such as brushing, bathing
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP?
Very simply phrased, it’s people interacting with horses. The program focus is two-fold: teaching riding skills and incorporating potential therapeutic benefits into the riding lesson.
The rhythmic way that horses move mimics the human movement of walking. In riding a horse, the stride of the horse actually moves the rider’s pelvis by rotating and moving from side to side, similar to the human walk. This creates a unique neuromuscular stimulation. As the horse adjusts its gait, the rider also must constantly adjust the speed of their own pelvic motion.
Aside from riding, the relationship with the horse is developed as part of their therapeutic goals. Participants take part in the
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP?
Very simply phrased, it’s people interacting with horses. The program focus is two-fold: teaching riding skills and incorporating potential therapeutic benefits into the riding lesson.
The rhythmic way that horses move mimics the human movement of walking. In riding a horse, the stride of the horse actually moves the rider’s pelvis by rotating and moving from side to side, similar to the human walk. This creates a unique neuromuscular sti
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP?
mulation. As the horse adjusts its gait, the rider also must constantly adjust the speed of their own pelvic motion.
Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship
Serving Fort Bend County and the greater west Houston, Texas area
Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship is a Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH Intl.), and provides equine-assisted services for people ages 2 and up - children and adults - who have physical, cognitive, social, or emotional needs.
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP?