Therapeutic Horsemanship and Adaptive Riding
Therapeutic riding uses equine-assisted activities for the purpose of contributing positively to cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people with disabilities.
Horseback riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait. Individuals with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. We serve children (4 years and older) and adults with disabilities of all types.
Scholarship Opportunities
Chastain Horse Park makes Therapeutic Programming financially accessible to all. We are
an approved vendor for some of the third party payer agencies such as Acumen Fiscal Agent, Georgia Community Solutions and Services, Bobby Dodd Institute, Easter Seals/Champions for Children, Georgia Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission.
Why Equine Movement?
Equine movement provides multidimensional movement, which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. The horse provides a dynamic base of support, making it an excellent tool for increasing trunk strength and control, balance, building overall postural strength and endurance, addressing weight bearing, and motor planning. The effects of equine movement on postural control, sensory systems, and motor planning can be used to facilitate coordination and timing, grading of responses, respiratory control, sensory integration skills and attention skills. Equine movement can be used to facilitate the neurophysiologic systems that support all of our functional daily living skills.