Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center

 

Therapeutic riding classes emphasize independence

  Our therapeutic riding classes teach individuals basic riding skills (such as mounting/dismounting, riding positions, maneuvering the horse, and various gaits), which promote physical, emotional, and psychological developments.  The specific objectives of the lessons vary with each rider’s needs. 

 

 

Some of the benefits include

  • increased balance

  • coordination

  • gains in stamina or muscle tone

  • self-esteem

  • trust building

  • increased ability to listen, follow instructions, and learn 

  • working in groups

  • building positive relationships with others

  • accepting responsibility

 

 

Therapeutic horseback riding offers a sense of newfound freedom for many children and adults with disabilities.