“Therapeutic Riding is great for special needs children because it encourages increased core strength which makes gross motor movements and overall coordination easier.  The movement pattern of the horse also encourages improved gait patterns because the movement of the pelvis on a horse mimics the typical movement of walking.” Abbey Zinn, OTR/L Occupational Therapist

“Cole was diagnosed with Autism at the age of three. For years we tried to find him an extra circular activity that would suit his needs. Nothing worked – we felt defeated and so did he. All he really wanted to do was fit in but the Autism always got in the way. Then we […]

“About a week before we started with Horses for Hope she started crawling but just barely and she was still very weak. She has started moving around so much better and actually crawling from room to room! She has started babbling much more and actually trying to make words and responding to questions even if […]