Therapeutic Benefits for those with Disabilities:

Wellbeing

Those with physical or mental health problems or those with learning difficulties can experience daily anxiety, confusion and fear, research has shown that therapy animals can help alleviate this through stimulation and positive memories, the effects our ponies have is clear for all to see.

One of the simplest aspects of our work is diversion, when focused on grooming or interacting with a pony the focus is no longer on their own issues which provides an often needed respite, actually helping the individual to feel refreshed and energized.

Ridden Therapy

Available by referral from Health Care professional or Physiotherapist.

Not only do riders benefit from the fresh air of outdoor exercise and increased self esteem, our ridden therapy sessions provide a unique neuromuscular stimulation through movement. Horses & ponies move in a rhythmic motion that mimics the human movement of walking, while riding the stride acts to move the rider’s pelvis in the same rotation and side to side movement that occurs when walking. We can also team this with additional exercises to aid stretching and mobility depending on the individual.

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