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� � .� i^� sty?. m <br /> .... m.. '�..�'. .�._.,. . } • '� ,' 1: ;;;Vii i .t. 'kJi4:.,iJ?� va• <br /> Home <br /> About Us <br /> Benefits of Therapeutic Riding <br /> Benefits of �:-, <br /> Therapeutic <br /> Riding ,� • <br /> rise <br /> High Hopes a� <br /> Programs • <br /> Volunteering '_ '` !' <br /> rtzt <br /> Training& <br /> Education <br /> At High Hopes, therapeutic riding benefits the bodies, minds, and spirits <br /> of our riders. Physically, the gait of the horse stimulates the rider's pelvis <br /> What's New and trunk. This motion simulates a normal human gait, and works <br /> specific muscle groups. Physical benefits can include improved muscle <br /> tone, balance, and posture. Therapeutic riding can also improve motor <br /> Ways to Give development and coordination, as well as overall body awareness. <br /> But riding isn't just for the body -- it's for the brain as well. The chance to <br /> Forms& spend time with a horse motivates many of our riders to learn new things. <br /> Publications Our therapists, instructors, and volunteers often include tasks such as <br /> letter recognition and sequencing in riding activities. The opportunity to <br /> give verbal commands to the horse has also inspired some of our riders to <br /> speak for the very first time! <br /> Calendar <br /> Riding is also for the heart. At High Hopes, riders can experience the <br /> sensation of independent motion -- many for the first time. They gain <br /> confidence in themselves, build relationships with instructors, therapists, <br /> and peers, and take pride in their abilities. At High Hopes, we focus on <br /> Directions what our riders can do -- not on what they can't. <br /> "I wanted to thank you for giving my daughter <br /> the opportunity to participate in your wonderful <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />