Foothills Therapeutic Riding Association
Sessions
We Offer:
- 2 sessions a year – spring/fall.
- Open to school aged (5 – 18) special needs children from the entire Foothills area.
- An ‘orientation day’ for all volunteers at start of session.
- 6 weeks of program for our riders.
- Student coordinator works closely with schools on student selection.
- Program runs Tuesdays daytime.
- Individualized program goals for each rider.
- Safety equipment for all riders includes approved helmets, boots and safety belts.
- Our riders help to groom, tack and lead their horses.
Program Objectives:
- Improve balance, muscle control, strength and coordination.
- Improve self-esteem, provide opportunities for success.
- Improve social skills, speech and language.
- Challenge the rider as a 'whole' - their physical, mental, social and emotional self through interacting with the horse, volunteers and other riders.
- Use functional riding skills to achieve specific therapeutic goals for each rider.
- To provide an opportunity for each rider to have "FUN" and a positive equine experience.