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Therapeutic horseback riding is very beneficial to victims of abuse, sexual assault, rape, etc. because it teaches the victim how to trust again. The unfortunate victims of these crimes can be traumatized and have a hard time trusting anyone after being victimized. Horses can be good companions because they are purely innocent animals that are there for the victims. The horse and rider need to work together which then forms a relationship of pure trust. Slowly, with the help of therapeutic horseback riding, these people will be able to live a more normal, regular life with others.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoHorses are amazing. When you ride you kind of forget all your worries its so magical. Just being around a horse is therapeutic as you can tell it everything, as if it was your best friend, you can play with it and do almost anything nice, a horse will never hurt you on purpose unless you are mean to it. Horses are great!
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Benefits of horseback riding?
There are many benefits to horseback riding. You can ride for pleasure, or competition. There are also forms of therepy riding for mentally and physically handicapped people. Riding can bring fun, money, ribbons, help to people that sometimes wouldn't get it elsewhere, and much more. Its also a great way to exersize and keep your legs strong.
What are reasons not to use therapeutic riding?
Therapeutic riding isn't for everyone! There are people who are afraid of horses or allergic to them. Whenever you are around horses there are risks. It's important for the therapeutic riding professional to determine if the potential benefits to participating in a riding lesson outweigh the risks of injury. Injury can occur through physical trauma from falling off the horse or from the physical requirements of horseback riding. Horseback riding can put stress on hip joints, spinal column and required good head control. If a persons has disabilities that impact these areas (and many more) they may be contraindicated from therapeutic riding. A contraindication means that therapeutic riding is likely to be harmful to the participant and that the participant should not be including in a therapeutic riding program, other equine assisted activities or equine assisted therapy may be appropriate. Trauma can also be emotional from being forced through a fear provoking situation for people with severe sensory issues or fears of animals. NARHA has a complete list of precautions and contraindications. It's best for the therapeutic riding professional to err on the side of "do no harm" and include the person in other equine assisted activities (such as therapeutic driving or ground activities including grooming or caring for the horse) or to refer them to an equine assisted therapy program, such as hippotherapy or equine facilitated psychotherapy.
In what year did horseback riding start?
There is evidence of horseback riding in prehistoric cave paintings.
What is therapeutic horse back riding?
Therapeutic riding is supervised riding under a physican's prescription. It is different from when disabled people ride for fun. Therapeutic riding is medication. I just did a report on therapeutic riding but for more info go to narha.org Hope this helps!
Did Ronald Reagan love horseback riding?
yes Ronald Reagan loved horseback riding
Is horseback riding intense?
Horseback riding depends on the horse you ride and your level of comfort with the horse.
What was president Zachary Taylor's hobbies?
Zachary Taylor's main hobby is horseback riding.
Where did kool aid man go horseback riding?
Bottswana, Africa you FOOL!!!!! -horseback riding in Africa
Does doing horseback riding break the hymen?
Yes it is possible to tear the hymen through horseback riding
What horse is used in horseback riding?
There is no specific horse you have to use for horseback riding, as long as the horse is trained.
Where can you learn horseback riding in Singapore?
You can learn horseback riding at Bukit Timah Saddle club. I only know this stable but you can search for more if you google horseback riding singapore. Hope this answer helps!
Is horseback riding safe?
There are obviously risks to horseback riding, but if you learn with a professional, and remember that you are riding an animal (so dont be stupid) it is safe.
