THE HORSE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE! Exercise, therapy and fun for disabled people via horse-riding.

To provide essential exercise, therapy and fun for disabled people through horse-riding. Sessions are taught by qualified and experienced volunteer instructors supported by trained volunteer helpers. We work with healthcare professionals and make riding available whatever a client's physical, sensory or learning impairment and whatever their financial circumstances.

Why the community needs this charity

Exercise is essential for health and wellbeing. The physically disabled youngsters we help have limited or non-existent independent movement. Sensory or learning impairments are often incompatible with sports involving irrational patterns of movement, plus excitement and noise which can be intolerable for many disabilities. What we take for granted is denied such individuals. Our clients and their families benefit from the alternative we offer - regular weekly riding sessions - safe & supported.

Results and outcomes

The HORSE generates activity transmitted through the rider in 3 ways: balance, coordination, movement. Rhythmic movement is soothing, particularly for those with Autism. A physical; sensual; social and fun experience. Riders enjoy independent movement in control of 4 legs. Wheelchair users look down on their companions for a change. It is liberating requiring the rider to consider the horse's needs rather than receiving care. Proven benefits include improved muscle tone, confidence & self-worth.

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