Services
General Information:
Our programs at Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center provide a unique form of physical therapy that is both enjoyable and effective. Horses have a natural gait that closely mimics human walking, making them a perfect low to no impact exercise choice for individuals with physical disabilities or limitations. Consistent mounted equine therapies taught by our specially trained and certified instructors can help to improve balance, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination.
Equine Assisted Activities (formerly referred to as “equine therapy”) have also been shown to improve mental health and emotional well-being. Horses have a calming effect on people, which can help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. The act of caring for a horse also teaches responsibility and can help build confidence and self-esteem. Participants with PTSD or addiction, for example, can benefit from equine therapy by learning coping skills and developing a sense of trust and connection with their therapy horse.
Horses provide a non-judgmental and despite their size, a non-threatening environment. This can benefit children and adults with mental illness, behavioral issues and learning disabilities by improving communication, relieving anxiety, increasing focus and so much more.
Our one hour sessions at Open My World are tailored to the individual after a thorough evaluation and consultation to discuss what goals they are working towards. Our specially trained and certified therapeutic riding instructors guide participants through a variety of mounted and un-mounted activities, obstacles and general horsemanship.
Open My World encourages participants to be as involved in our program, off the horse, as they would like. We have several riders who have become some of our best volunteers, which has opened up new opportunities in their lives outside of the barn that they may not have pursued in the past.
Open My World is a PATH Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Member Center and adheres to their standards and certifications.
We are Certified facilitators of the Horse Powered Reading program.
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