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Therapeutic Riding

Children and adults with developmental, physical and learning disabilities can experience multiple benefits when they participate in Calvin Center’s Therapeutic Riding Program.

• Physically, there are benefits for gross and fine motor movements.
• Academically and cognitively, interaction with the horse and instructor helps a rider to follow directions, develop planning and sequencing skills and extend attention span.
• Socially, riding improves self esteem and builds confidence.

Lessons are tailored to the individual goals of each student and designed to compliment a student’s IEP’s and therapy plans. Lessons include warm up and stretching exercises, learning or reviewing a riding skill/concept, a game or activity on horseback and cool down exercises.

download a sample lesson plan

Therapeutic riding sessions

• Spring, February-May (12 weeks)
• Summer, June-July (8 weeks)
• Fall, September-November (12 weeks)

Set up a new Rider for an Initial Assessment! (click here)

Register for Spring 2012 Therapuetic Riding Session! (click here)