Benefits of Equine-Assisted Activities
Our participants come to us with a wide variety of goals, abilities and interests. Here are just some of the benefits they experience as they ride and work with horses.
Physical
Sensory integration
Proprioception and spatial orientation
Fine and gross motor control
Postural alignment and control
Balance and coordination
Normalization of muscle tone
Increased muscle strength
Dexterity
Emotional
Improved self-esteem
Goal setting
Motivation
Sense of control
Empowerment
Increased confidence
Patience
Cognitive
Sequencing
Problem solving
Memory
Following multi-step directions
Self-expression
Task completion
Decision making
Executive functioning
Social
Teamwork
Leadership
Cooperation
Empathy
Caregiving