Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding

Hippotherapy uses the natural movement of the horse to affect an individuals overall

function.

For hippotherapy a PT or OT is also part of the lesson, we use their recommendations to

ensure the student is getting the most benefit possible from each session.

The student in need of  Hippotherapy would schedule their  therapy session with their therapist

at  Booth Hill Farm and we provide the horse or pony after an evaluation is complete.

We then move forward with the therapists guidance.

Most students need a leader and 2 sidewalkers for their lessons, so our programs could not

run without our wonderful volunteers.

 All riding  can enhance confidence, sensory integration, attention span,

  and communication skills. For these youngsters it is an enjoyable way of treatment in a

non-clinical environment remarkable results in many cases.

Our program is offered to students working to improve balance, posture, muscle tone,

range of motion, strength, mobility and focus, and improve in many other areas as well.

We also offer a variety of volunteer opportunities many local high school students enjoy doing

their   community service hours  with us. 

Equine assisted programs are not for everyone. Specially trained professionals will

evaluate each client on an individual basis.

The connection between humans and horses is somewhat magical as it is,

when the horse is able to help a child the gift is to see it happen.

We focus on the riders abilities rather than their disabilities.

Without our dedicated volunteers we could not run our program.

We are always looking for people who would be interested in volunteering with the children

. 

Each session is 1/2 hour. for more information please go to "lotsa helping hands.com" or contact us

directly.

Therapeutic Riding

Therapeutic Riders gain confidence and trust in their horses. Some need assistance and

some riders are able to ride with no assistance at all.

Our basic belief is that all riding is therapeutic. . Our program is individually designed for every

student. Through the horses and farm animals we create a friendly safe environment for the children.

They build trust while being stimulated by the natural movement of the horse and often form a bond

that may otherwise be difficult.

We focus on a variety of exercises on the horse or pony, play games, and sometimes groom or

shower them.