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THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING
ORGANIZATION: Reins of Life - PA.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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67 people are interested
Reins of Life offers therapeutic horseback riding for children and young adults with special needs in Landenberg, PA, in Southern Chester County PA.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the horses and children in helping during the equine assisted therapy session. Assist the instructor and the rider as a side-walker, or leader of the horse/pony. Help get horses groomed and tacked up. We welcome your enthusiasm and desire to help make a difference. Training is available.
Volunteers are also needed for special events, as well as administrative support. Let us know which volunteer activity you would like to help us with, whether it be with the program at the farm with the horses and special riders, work at special events, or administrative work, or some of each. We can accomodate your interests.
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About Reins of Life - PA.
Location:
113 Crestwood Road, Landenberg, PA 19350, US
Mission Statement
To provide a pleasant and natural environment towards enhancing the physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities of children and young adults with special needs through the experience of equestrian therapy.
Description
Stretching mind and muscles, therapeutic horseback riding produces remarkable benefits, and is recognized as one of the most progressive forms of therapy, gaining recognition world-wide. The warmth and rhythmic movement of the horse provides numerous physical benefits. The feeling of mobility and being able to control such a large animal provides psychological benefits leading to a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. Children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, Angel man syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, as well as those with learning disabilities, hearing or visual impairments benefit from therapeutic horseback riding. Under the supervision of trained personnel, Reins of Life develops the most beneficial therapeutic riding program to meet the needs and goals of our riders. Carefully trained horses, special equipment and procedures are used to ensure each rider's safety. The therapeutic qualities of horseback riding are recognized by many medical professionals, including the American Physical therapy Association, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
113 Crestwood RoadLandenberg, PA 19350
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14