Spirit Therapies is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization where children and adults with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities experience the expansion of their worlds through the magic of connecting with horses.
Our horses are specially trained four legged therapists, who help our riders improve their lives through physical contact, exercise, and interaction with others. Our well-qualified instructors are certified by North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).
As our rider’s skills increase, so does their self-esteem and general well being. Research has proven that exercise and interpersonal interaction produces profound benefits for disabled individuals working to reach their full physical, mental, and social potential.
For a child with disabilities, therapeutic horseback riding is much more than just riding around an arena. It is a way to discover a whole new world of adventure, freedom, responsibility, dignity and excitement. More importantly, it provides an overwhelming sense of accomplishment for everyone involved — riders, VOLUNTEERS, parents and instructors.
It’s the place where riders with Down’s Syndrome, MS, Muscular Dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, emotional distress, and other disabilities experience the expansion of their worlds through the magic of connecting with horses.
Our horses are really four legged therapists, who help our riders improve their lives through physical contact, exercise, and interaction with others which increases communication and social skills.
As our rider’s skills increase, so does their self-esteem and general well being. Research has proven that exercise and interpersonal interaction produces profound benefits for disabled individuals working to reach their full physical, mental, and social potential.
SPIRIT is dedicated to helping our riders discover their dreams and goals - to help them expand their physical and mental horizons so they can be the best that they can be. |
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