Equine Therapy For Children With Disabilities

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Equine Therapy For Children With Disabilities By: Courtney Fischer Kristin Ripplinger

History: Early recognition 460 BC Therapeutic Riding in 1875 French neurologist discovered the improvement of balance, motion and muscle control in his patients. United States 1969 North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA)

" When on a horse, your strengths are combined, Today: What It Is… " When on a horse, your strengths are combined, and your weaknesses diminished." -(quote by Neil Cutler, a disabled rider) Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies -Therapeutic riding, driving, and vaulting -Equine facilitated mental health programs (Psychotherapy) -Hippotherapy

TODAY: What It Is… Goals/Beliefs/Lessons: -Assist in reaching goals set by the mental health professional and the client -Empowerment and decision making opportunities -Goals may be related to self- improvement, social interaction, increased awareness, and or education.

Disabilities: Autism Cerebral Palsy Muscular Dystrophy Down Syndrome Spina Bifida Multiple Sclerosis Traumatic Brain Injury Developmental Delay Sensory Impairments

Personal Improvements: “Riding a horse makes someone small feel large, long-legged and powerful.-” - Hoop Prints Equine Therapy for Autistic Children Riding helps children to … -work with their hands -gain confidence -learn new skills Children with Physical Disabilities work on their… -muscle tone -balance -strength Equine Therapy helps a child as a whole: -socially -emotionally -mentally -physically

Characteristics Of Horses: “A dog looks up to a man, a cat looks down on a man, but a patient horse looks a man in the eye and sees him as an equal.” -Anonymous Horses naturally have: -patience -loyalty -a quiet way of listening - and responding Horses also require … lots of care.

Relationship Between Horse And Man: “The relationship between man and horse is as old as man himself.” -The History and Development of Equine Therapy A relationship between a horse and rider can increase -confidence -patience -self-esteem Developing a bond that lessons: -loneliness -depression -isolation Children can connect with horses because they are -fearful -untrustworthy -shy

Activities: Mental: -Naming Obstacles -Performing Tasks from Horseback Physical: -Directing the Horse -Lunging -Handling -Grooming -Vaulting -Driving - Approaching a Horse Lessons: -Learning to Ride -Life Lessons: - Trust, Confidence, Responsibility and Respect

Benefits Of The Body: Speech Smile Laugh Strength of Muscles Confidence Muscle Control Muscle Relaxation Posture Hand- Eye Coordination

Benefits Of The Mind: Building Relationships Inner Personal Effectiveness – Emotions Self – Esteem Confidence Communication Trust Decreases Depression Boundaries Team Work Hand-Eye Coordination Exercises Working the Mind Honesty, Patience, and Respect Proper Use of Power and Control

Benefits Of The Spirit: “A man on a horse is spiritually as well as physically bigger than a man on foot.” -John Steinbeck, The Red Pony The connection between … horse and individual. -Lifting Spirits -Inner Happiness -Increases Positive Emotions The joy an individual gets from riding. -He Smiles -He Laughs -She Loves

“Put horses and humans together … In Conclusion: “Put horses and humans together … miracles will happen. Lives can be altered.” -Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caNIlhOOMn0

Thank You! Any Questions?

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