Heroes Rein Healing Horsemanship

The many benefits of therapeutic riding and horsemanship include increased balance and posture, core muscle strength, coordination, motor control. For individuals with impaired mobility, the movement of the horse simulates to a human walking gait. Participants can experience increased confidence, independence, and self esteem. They may also gain increased concentration, patience, problem-solving a

nd improved sequential thought processing. Riding provides an opportunity for participants to develop a trusting bond with their horse, instructor and volunteers. These equine-based activities allow participants to work on goals, such as:

Increase focus and attention span
Identify behavioral patterns and emotional responses
Become mindful of the relationship of feelings to behaviors
Enhance emotional regulation
Improve self-esteem, self-confidence and self-awareness
Develop healthier relationships
Develop trust in a safe environment
Acquire varied socialization skills
Improve decision-making and goal-setting skills
Learn more effective communication skills
Establish appropriate boundary-setting skills
Fellowship and camaraderie
Sense of community and develop desire to engage with community
Learn and develop caregiving attitudes​
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