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Enhancing Lives: The Positive Impact of Equine-Assisted Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities

Discover the numerous benefits of therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with disabilities. From physical improvements in balance, muscle strength, and coordination to cognitive enhancements like improved concentration and memory, this holistic approach also boosts behavior, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life. References studies highlighting the positive effects in different areas of development.

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Enhancing Lives: The Positive Impact of Equine-Assisted Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities

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  1. The benefits of riding for the disabled

  2. Physical Improved balance muscle strength co-ordination normalisation of muscle tone postural control relaxation of muscles posture overall gait/walking patterns

  3. Cognition Improved listening skills concentration attention span problem-solving skills memory planning and organisation processing information

  4. Perceptual • Improved • body awareness • visual perception (perceiving what we see) • spatial awareness

  5. Behaviour Improved acceptable behaviour and understanding of this Taking responsibility and control of oneself

  6. Psychological well-being • Improved • decision making • risk taking (thrill) • interest in learning • motivation • self-confidence • self-esteem

  7. Study reference • MacKinnon, J. R. (1995) Therapeutic Horseback riding: Review of the literature. Physical and Occupational Therapy and Paediatrics 15 pp.1-15

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