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NEW...Coming 2008

*We would like to thank Senator CHARLES McILHINNEY JR. for his support.

Rainbow Ridge Farm Camps and Riding Center Inc.

Non-profit 501 (c) 3 Corporation

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission at Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Riding Center is to provide individualized equine related therapeutic activities to children and adults   with physical, developmental, social, and emotional disabilities. Our Program will enrich and enhance the lives of our clients in a caring, safe, and challenging environment that will enable them to reach their highest potential.

THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Therapeutic riding enables many disabled people to participate in an enjoyable activity, Therapeutic riding uses horses as a means of helping individuals with disabilities to improve their physical abilities, as well as their emotional well being. The physical benefits of horseback riding are numerous: the natural rhythm of the horse stimulates the rider, improving flexibility, balance, posture, muscle strength, and increased range of motion.. The emotional benefits are such that the bond created between the rider and the horses helps the rider build trust, confidence, self esteem, and a feeling of independence.

Benefits of Therapeutic Riding

Physical and emotional connections with the horse heal the mind the body, and the spirit. 

        

           

 

Psychological/Social Benefits:

bulletIncreased self-confidence, self-esteem and self-control
bulletMastery of a difficult task
bulletIncreased understanding of consequences/cause and effect
bulletImproved positive social interactions and teamwork
bulletIncreased ability to appropriately solicit help and act independently
bulletIncreased desire to take risks 
bullet Increased desire of responsibility 
bulletIncreased empathy and sense of empowerment
bulletInteraction with positive role models
bulletExperience of success in a supportive environment

Physical Benefits:

bulletRelaxation of spastic muscles/facilitation of flaccid muscles 
bullet Increased functional range of motion and muscular strength 
bulletImproved posture, sitting and standing balance
bulletImproved gross and fine motor skills
bullet Improved coordination and normalized muscle tone 
bulletImproved perceptual motor/sensory motor integration
bulletImproved cardiovascular function and stamina

Cognitive Benefits:

bulletImproved judgment and critical thinking skills 
bulletIncreased vocabulary - application and recall
bulletImproved attention and concentration 
bullet Increased visual and auditory discrimination 
bulletImproved sequencing and planning skills
bulletImproved flexibility in thinking
bulletIncreased verbal integration and participation

 

WHAT DISABILITIES CAN WE HELP WITH?

bulletAutism
bulletDown Syndrome
bulletLearning Disabilities
bulletADD/ADHD
bulletMultiple Sclerosis
bulletDevelopmental Delay
bulletSpeech Disorders 
bulletTurrets  
bulletEmotional Disabilities 
bulletBipolar Disorder
bulletOther Special Needs                                                                   

 

Our Sessions:

RRF offers consecutive eight-week riding sessions for children and adults with disabilities:

Early      September-October                                                     

Fall             November–December                                      

Winter           January–February

Early Spring    March-April                                              

Spring               May-June                                               

Summer           July-August


Classes run Monday, Thursday & Saturday and each class generally lasts 45–60 minutes.

 


Member: NARHA and PA. Council on Therapeutic Riding

 

 
                              
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Last modified: May 12, 2008