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| A pilot therapeutic riding program for wounded soldiers provides more than just physical benefits. By Larry Pence, Command Sergeant Major, retired, U.S. Army. full story > |
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Second Careers for Dressage Horses as Therapy Horses
A therapeutic riding training and education coordinator shares the story of a special dressage horse turned therapy horse. Written by Katie Guernsey for DressageToday.com.
Therapy is a Horse Named Honey
A 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy finds a special four-legged friend - and more - in a Pennsylvania therapeutic riding program. Written for EquiSearch by David M. Adams.
Training Tips for Disabled Riders
U.S. Paralympic team member Lynn Seidemann gives her training advice to disabled riders and their instructors. Written by Patricia Lasko for Dressage Today magazine.
Therapeutic Riding Links
A selection of Therapeutic Riding Centers and Organizations.
Therapeutic Riding
Both mentally and physically challenged children and adults can benefit from riding therapy. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Body and Spirit: For Special Riders Only
Body and Spirit, based at McFadden Ranch in Greybull, WY, is a therapeutic riding program for the mentally and/or physically challenged.
Blind Trust
The young mare that a trainer said would be this visually disabled rider's "death warrant" has taken her to over-fences ribbons in APHA hunter classes. Written by Susan "Sam" Madden for Practical Horseman magazine.
Olympian Inspired Therapeutic Riding
Polio paralyzed her legs, but Liz Hartel of Denmark still won a silver medal for dressage at the 1952 Olympics in Finland. Her success sparked the use of riding as therapy.
Dressage -- Just What the Doctor Ordered
In her latest equestrian adventure, this intrepid blind rider learns dressage by feel - and proves once again that you can't keep a good Sam down.
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