Therapeutic Riding

…cross over into their non-riding lives too, with an increased ability to perform daily tasks. Mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed individuals can also benefit from riding. The interaction with a…

Therapeutic Riding

…cross over into their non-riding lives too, with an increased ability to perform daily tasks. Mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed individuals can also benefit from riding. The interaction with a…

Therapeutic Riding

…cross over into their non-riding lives too, with an increased ability to perform daily tasks. Mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed individuals can also benefit from riding. The interaction with a…

Equisearch Chats with Terry Myers

…thanks. If we ever get that far I will try that Meeko: As a 4H judge how would you handle having a handicapped child in a class…mental and physical handicap)…

Self Control Precedes Horse Control

…physically, and emotionally. You must be calm, mentally focused, and self disciplined before you can to control any horse. Being in control mentally means that your entire attention is focused…

Chat Transcript: Jane Savoie

…seem to mentally. JaneSavoie — Josie, I still start different breeds at the same age, but because they mature more slowly than a Thoroughbred, I allow them to strengthen over…

NARHA Name Evolves

January 6, 2009 — NARHA has announced the evolution of its name from the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association to simply NARHA. This decision is probably not a…

Breaking Versus Training

…He shouldn’t have to guess about what you want until he accidentally gets it right. He shouldn’t have to stress himself mentally or physically until he learns to do the…

Olympian Inspired Therapeutic Riding

Horseback riding as therapy began in 1952, when Liz Hartel of Denmark who, despite being handicapped by polio, won a silver medal for dressage at the 1952 Olympics in Finland….

Body and Spirit: For Special Riders Only

…Greybull, Wyoming, the Body and Spirit program uses instructors and other volunteers to provide mentally and physically challenged individuals with an opportunity to increase their life skills, through interaction with…