Who Benefits from Our Program
At Pony Power our treatment strategy operates on two levels: the movement of the horse and the experience of a horse farm. We address the individual’s needs physically, emotionally and behaviorally.
Physically when a rider is mounted and sitting in the correct position, the movement of the horse replicates a human’s gait. The benefits of simulating a human gait include strengthening and developing muscles, honing balance and motor control, as well as addressing a myriad of processing issues.
When the rider is at Pony Power he or she is also participating on an emotional level through achieving horsemanship experiences. These everyday activities create an environment for real and attainable goals specific to the individual, establishing physical and mental challenges for the participant and providing the opportunity to develop and practice real life skills.
The therapeutic opportunities that are present in this unique farm environment are infinite.
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