What are the Benefits of Therapeutic Riding?
Horseback riding can improve balance and co-ordination, strengthen muscles, increase circulation and decrease spasticity. Motor functions may also be improved by this unique and enjoyable therapy.
Horseback riding also increases concentration and improves learning skills. Participants are challenged and are rewarded with a sense of achievement. They experience a general feeling of well-being, self-esteem and self-confidence.
The participant may also develop a strong bond of respect, trust and kinship with the horse, volunteers and fellow participants.
TEAMWORK
Every member of the team has a vital and indispensable role. Here is an introduction to the Team Members:
HORSES
The horses are at the core of any therapeutic equestrian program. As our riders come in all shapes and sizes and have a variety of disabilities, we need horses in various shapes and sizes with differing skills. However, all of our horses share one thing – a calm and gentle disposition. Our horses have been lent to us by incredibly generous horse owners and we are extremely grateful.
VOLUNTEERS
Without volunteers, there is no therapeutic equestrian program. They are an invaluable and essential part of the team. Volunteers work with the horses and participants, they work on projects such as building equipment, they organize special events, work in the office, raise money……..they keep the program going.
PARTICIPANTS
Our participants come in all shapes, sizes and ability levels. Their goals are as diverse as they are. Disabilities that commonly benefit from equestrian activities include but are not limited to:
-Cerebral Palsy
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Spina Bifida
-Muscular Dystrophy
-Developmental Delays
-Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
-ADD/ADHD
-Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is Therapeutic Riding?
Therapeutic Riding is the use of the horse and equine-oriented activities to achieve a variety of therapeutic goals, including cognitive, physical, emotional, social, educational and behavioral goals. Best of all, it is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, which creates a special relationship between participant and horse and promotes personal challenges.
NWTEA NEWS
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Jan 2012:
2010 Volunteer and Participant Applications
NWTEA is wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Exciting Fundraiser coming up. For more info click HERE
Nov 2011:
Sep 2011: Time
to register for
Fall sessions.
June 2011: Time to register for summer sessions. New schedule
Happy New Years to All of you! Spring Sessions are in the planning stage. New application forms can be found here.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU !!!
FALL
SESSIONS ARE CANCELLED!!!
August 2010:
May 2010:
Applications for Summer Ses-sions click here
Spring sessions
April 13 -June 3
To apply before March 31, click on this link
New Photoalbum added, check our photopage
New Sessions planned from Sept 29- Nov 19
We should have all the forms in by Sept 14-2009
Please hand in applications before June 30th. Thank you!
VOLUNTEER DAY
April 9th in the Thornhill Arena
4.30 pm - 6 pm
March 2009:
Spring Session:
May 5 - June 25 (8 wks)
All participant applications for Spring session be completed and received by March 31.
Jan 2009: HAPPY NEW YEARS AND A GREAT START INTO 2009 FOR EVERYBODY!
