Working with and caring for horses offers people so much more than just the opportunity to ride.  Horsemanship programs can support the development of so many other life skills, not to mention have tremendous impacts on mental health and well being.

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The benefits of horse riding and horsemanship:

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• Make friends and improve social interactions

• Improve communication skills (receptive and expressive language skills)

• Increase confidence and independence

• Develop patience and self regulation

• Improve wellbeing and mindfulness

• Learn team building skills and how to interact with other people in groups.

• Learn how to listen to and follow direction from coaches and friends

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Of course there are many physical and  therapeutic benefits to horseriding and horsemanship skill development too, including:

• Improve coordination, posture and balance

• Develop core and muscle strength

• Increase joint range of motion

• Stretch tight muscles

• Improve sensory integration

• Increase fitness and endurance.

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Who can horse riding help?

Horse riding programs are suitable for people of any age and ability and may be able to assist people with:

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Depression and Anxiety

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Cerebral palsy

• Down Syndrome

• Spina bifida

• Movement dysfunction

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Our Community Program Team can assist you in identifying how horse riding and horsemanship programs will meet your NDIS goals.  Contact us to learn more about what we can offer.

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