Horseback Riding, adaptive - Courage Kenny Riders

Courage Kenny Riders is an adaptive horseback riding program. Riding is widely recognized as one of the most beneficial forms of recreational therapy for people with disabilities.

Riding develops self-awareness, builds confidence and improves concentration and self-discipline. It also relaxes, strengthens and tones muscles; increases joint mobility; and improves posture, balance and coordination.

Riding is especially beneficial to people who use wheelchairs because the motion of horseback riding produces hip and back action that perfectly simulates a human’s walking gait.

This class is for children and youth with disabilities, ages 5-21.

Please note that our program's maximum rider weight is 180 lbs.

We schedule individual evaluations for new riders before lessons begin. Participants will be placed in a class based on needs, age and experience.

Riding prompts many participants to gain new incentives for learning through interaction with horses. You can gain a sense of freedom and awareness of your body that cannot be duplicated in conventional therapy. 

Update: Summer 2023 sessions are currently on hold. If you would like to be notified when this program starts again, please join our mailing list and select Horseback Riding as an interest. 

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