For years there have been organizations touting horseback riding as therapeutic for a wide range of disabilities. Recently, autism has been added to the list. Proponents of hippotherapy for autistic individuals claim that the symbiotic relationship between horse and rider helps develop and strengthen theory of mind, balance and proprioception. It’s also really fun! To learn more about therapeutic riding for someone in your bunch, check out the links below.
CARD – Community Association for Riding for the Disabled
Toronto, ON.
CanTRA – Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association
Guelph, ON, with affiliated centres across Canada
NARHA – North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
Denver, Colorado, with affiliated centres across North America
