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THERAPEUTIC/ADAPTIVE HORSEMANSHIP

Disability does not have to limit someone from riding or caring for horses.

Throughout the world, thousands of individuals with disabilities experience the rewarding benefits of horsemanship. A disability does not have to limit a person from riding horses, therapeutic driving, interactive vaulting or even competition.

Benefits

Experiencing the motion of a horse can be very therapeutic. Because horseback riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. In addition to the therapeutic benefits, horseback riding also provides recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors. Therapeutic/adaptive horsemanship contributes to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with disabilities.

  • Flexibility

  • Balance

  • Muscle strength

  • Improved coordination

  • Recreational opportunities

  • Self-esteem

  • Confidence

  • FUN!

Thank you for your interest in joining our community. At MARE, we are dedicated to providing therapeutic equine-assisted activities to individuals with special needs.

*Please note that we currently have a waitlist, and we appreciate your patience

as we work to get your loved one into our program. 

We look forward to welcoming you to MARE!

M.A.R.E. is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (Path Intl.) and we follow PATH Intl. Standards that exist to provide consistent safety provisions for participants, highly-regarded facility and program management processes and humane treatment for working with equines. The following definitions will help you have a clear understanding of the different types of equine-assisted services and what they entail. Meeting with the professionals at your local center is imperative to learn what services are offered there, and they will help determine what service best suits the individual needs of you or your participant.

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