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Therapeutic riding utilizes the movement of the horse and specialized
activities to maximize the therapeutic benefits to a rider. It is often
recommended by physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists
and speech therapists to improve flexibility, balance, muscle strength,
coordination, posture, and to stimulate the central nervous system.
Other benefits include improved memory, sequencing, attention span,
self-awareness, increased self-esteem and self -confidence.
Our instructors are experienced equestrians specially trained and certified
through NARHA to be Therapeutic Riding Instructors.
Hippotherapy with a physical, speech, occupational or mental health
therapist is available on a limited basis.
(Read more about Hippotherapy -
click here.)
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Volunteers are important team members to our program. Volunteers are
trained to side walk, lead, and assist before, during, and after riding
sessions. Experience with horses is not required. Volunteers enjoy their
time in the program as they watch participants gain confidence, strength
and healing in the program, spend time with other volunteers and staff
and learn about horses.
Sponsors
We have a direct sponsor program which means 100% of your donation is
used to sponsor a handicapped rider in our programs.
Many are unable to financially provide this program for their handicapped
family member.
You may choose to be a partial or full sponsor for a handicapped child
or adult.
If you are interested in being a volunteer, sponsor or participant,
please call 603-378-0140. |
The Carriage Barn Equestrian Center Equine Facilitated Therapy
programs seek to enhance physical, psychological, cognitive and emotional healing and strengthening through equine activities. We believe that our quiet, natural outdoor setting provides a serene learning environment. Horses can provide opportunities for a unique relationship that nurture and empower their human partners in a way that brings new insights, self-confidence, improved communication and relaxation.
Our programs use a team approach to help each participant maximize the benefits of the equine relationship. Participant, therapist, instructor and horse are this team.
The Carriage Barn Facility
- A North American Riding for the Handicapped (NARHA) operating center member.
- Lighted indoor arena
- 36 acres of wood trails
- Outdoor 100 meter dressage arena
- Private, individualized therapy
meet our horses
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