WHY DOES HORSE RIDING THERAPY WORK?

From Research conducted originally by Kunzle and Baumann (1979), and substantiated ongoing:

During one complete movement cycle of the horse, moving in a straight line

(4 steps), the following movements occur in the trunk of the rider.

5 cms                      Lateral pelvic tilt, following each step of the horse.

8 degrees                Pelvic rotation to the right and left

7-8 cms                   Lateral Displacement of the pelvis

16 degrees               Lateral tilt of the lumber spine

19 degrees               Rotation of the lumber spine

The rider’s shoulders and pelvis perform a circular movement.  The very same movement pattern on the patient’s trunk that two normally functioning legs would create during walking!

Our riders are always keen, enthusiastic and very loyal.  They both see and more importantly feel the benefits our riding gives them.  

It positively affects their lives – so they come back week after week!

To help us help our disabled riders.  Please visit our Donations page.

Thank you.

* To learn about our Mechanical Horse - that reproduces the 3 dimensional rotations

of a normal horse at walk, click here

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