As we head into the holidays, we take a look at what we’ve been able to accomplish for others throughout the year. This is a prime time for giving, and it’s also a great opportunity to reflect on how we treat others. We jump at this chance, because as a therapeutic riding center that works […]
Category: Therapeutic Riding
Discover An Alternative
Is your child starting to tune out at therapy? This can happen with traditional methods, as they often happen in a sterile and stuffy environment. Your little one wants to be out in the world, and if they feel cooped up, it might not be the right fit. But what is a suitable alternative? At Runnin’ […]
A Supportive Place For Special Needs Children
Is your little one starting to tune out? Traditional therapy settings can often feel sterile and uninspiring, especially for children with special needs. A lack of engagement can hinder progress and make therapy sessions feel like a chore, so you want to find a supportive place that keeps their attention throughout their therapy. If your […]
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A Fun Time And Engaging Therapy
If your little one is having a hard time trying to sit still for their therapy appointments, they are certainly not alone. When care is inside a stuffy office, it can be a struggle to find the excitement that makes therapy effective, so if they are asking for another approach, take the time to learn […]
Developing A Connection To Our Community
When children need physical or cognitive therapy, there is value that comes through engagement. You want them to enjoy what they are doing, as it helps them to do more during their sessions. Sometimes, a stuffy office setting can hold them back, and when this happens, take some time to learn about the benefits of […]
Therapeutic Riding Is An Engaging Way To Grow
Traditional therapy environments can be bland and boring, and for children with special needs, that can mean an ineffective way of doing things. Your child needs to be engaged with their therapy in order to see benefits, and if they have begun to shut off in their sessions, then it may be time to explore […]
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Expanding Capabilities With Riding Therapy
For many children, the idea of being stuck inside a stuffy office can make traditional forms of therapy a struggle. It can be difficult to have them be fully engaged in their activities, and when this happens, it can slow or even halt their progress. They need to be invested in their future in order […]
Learning More About Equestrian Therapy
Traditional physical and cognitive therapy approaches can leave some children behind. An office setting can be boring to them, and if your little one has started to show signs that their current therapy is just not yielding the results you want, it may be time to make a change. With equestrian therapy through PATH International-certified […]
Riding Therapy Can Improve Multiple Skills
Therapeutic riding, is a type of therapy that centers around horseback riding as a way to expand the capabilities of a child with special needs. This approach, also called equine-assisted therapy, has been shown to improve physical abilities, and also assist those with cognitive and behavioral disabilities. For example, riding therapy can improve balance and […]
Horse-Riding As A Fun Form Of Therapy
If your little one is starting to struggle with traditional physical or cognitive therapy, how much of it has to do with their environment? for many young people with special needs, the idea of sitting in a stuffy office is not exactly the most engaging situation. We could all use a little time outdoors in […]
