Hippotherapy

I'm so excited to finally be doing this.
I have wanted to volunteer for them since I moved back to Atlanta.

Things are looking up :)

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Therapeutic ProgramOverview Whether it's a five year old with Down syndrome, a teenager struggling with depression, a 45-year old recovering from a spinal cord injury or a senior citizen recovering from a stroke, research shows that individuals of all ages who participate in Equine Assisted Therapy experience many physical and emotional rewards. Empirical research has proven benefits of therapeutic riding include: improved social interaction, problem solving, communication, social and daily life coping skills; as well as confidence building and increased physical strength and balance. Under the guidance of a certified instructor and trained volunteers, a patient benefits from the horse’s unique three-dimensional movement that replicates a human’s movement while walking. The smiles and rewards that are experienced daily by our therapeutic riders say it all!

Working with horses can have a major physical and emotional impact on people with a wide variety of issues and disabilities including: Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Brain Injuries
Cerebrovascular Accident/Stroke
Developmental Delay/Cognitive Delay
Down Syndrome
Emotional Disabilities
 Learning Disabilities
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injuries
Various learning and physical disabilities

Therapeutic Trainers at Chastain Horse Park are fully certified by PATH, Intl. To learn more,visit Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Hippotherapy Hippotherapy is a deeper form of equine assisted therapy as determined by the needs of the client and includes a Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or a Speech-Language Pathologist assisted by a PATH Certified Instructor and trained volunteers.

A prescription from the rider’s physician is required and a portion of the fee is often paid by the rider’s insurance. Empirical research has proven that Hippotherapy improves motor skills, core trunk and muscle strength, balance, stamina, cognition, social interaction and communication skills.

Find out more about the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA). Outreach The Outreach Program provides the opportunity for children from the inner city and those from disadvantaged circumstances to develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-discipline. Riding lessons, summer camps, or field trips serve those without opportunity or resources.

Contact Us For more information on our Therapeutic Programs, please call (404) 252-4244 extension 1, or email us at therapeutic.lessons@chastainhorsepark.org