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Horses Meeting Special Needs
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Equine Assisted Activities
Saddling and riding a horse is something that many people take for granted. To
some one with a special need, it can be the first step on the road to recovery. Every
year more people with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities are finding out
the benefits of horse assisted activities. Whether it is a child with Down Syndrome or
an older person recovering from a spinal injury, equine assisted activities offer
challenges as well as rewards. "Real Ranch" exposure can turnaround a negative
outlook on life. Through "real ranching" the heart, body and soul experience change.
The benefits of equine assisted activities are as numerous as the types of conditions
that participants present. Research shows that people who participate in equine
assisted activities can experience physical, emotional and mental rewards. Another
benefit that is seen is a great sense of independence. Many medical professionals
such as the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational
Therapy Association, recognize the benefits of equine assisted activities. Some of the
conditions that participants present include: Amputations, Autism, Brain Injuries,
Cardiovascular Impairments, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Emotional
Disabilities, Hearing Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Multiple
Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Post Polio, Speech Impairments, Spinal Bifida, Spinal
Cord Injuries, Visual Impairments, Substance Abuse, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse,
Teenage Depression, Behavior Modification, and other physical, emotional, and
cognitive disabilities.
some one with a special need, it can be the first step on the road to recovery. Every
year more people with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities are finding out
the benefits of horse assisted activities. Whether it is a child with Down Syndrome or
an older person recovering from a spinal injury, equine assisted activities offer
challenges as well as rewards. "Real Ranch" exposure can turnaround a negative
outlook on life. Through "real ranching" the heart, body and soul experience change.
The benefits of equine assisted activities are as numerous as the types of conditions
that participants present. Research shows that people who participate in equine
assisted activities can experience physical, emotional and mental rewards. Another
benefit that is seen is a great sense of independence. Many medical professionals
such as the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational
Therapy Association, recognize the benefits of equine assisted activities. Some of the
conditions that participants present include: Amputations, Autism, Brain Injuries,
Cardiovascular Impairments, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Emotional
Disabilities, Hearing Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Multiple
Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Post Polio, Speech Impairments, Spinal Bifida, Spinal
Cord Injuries, Visual Impairments, Substance Abuse, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse,
Teenage Depression, Behavior Modification, and other physical, emotional, and
cognitive disabilities.
| We can provide therapists with any horse related items they need to take advantage of equine assisted activities. |
| Programs offered by Horses Meeting Special Needs (HMSN) |
Recreational Horsemanship - Provides opportunities for motivational, educational,
and/orrecreational benefits.
Disciplines - Leisure/Recreation, Sport/Competition, Education Vocation.
Goals - Improve riding ability, learn a leisure skill, develop a sense of
accomplishment, and learn about aminal/human interaction.
Skills - Riding, Driving, Vaulting, Ground work
Individual or Group work
HMSN Partners with Fremont County Group Home - Working together, HMSN and
Fremont County Group Home are partnering together to better serve the special
needs of "tweens", teens, and at risk youth ages 10 - 17 with physical, cognitive, or
behavioral disabilities. Conditions include HMSN offers a working ranch experience
in which students are exposed to all aspects of ranch life. The following areas are
covered:
Day programs are available as well as 30-day or longer residential programs. Each
program is tailored to the needs of the student and their family.
Troubled teens who are plagued with such conditions as school failure, defiant or
oppositional behavior, teenage ADD, etc., will benefit greatly from a working ranch
treatment program.
and/orrecreational benefits.
Disciplines - Leisure/Recreation, Sport/Competition, Education Vocation.
Goals - Improve riding ability, learn a leisure skill, develop a sense of
accomplishment, and learn about aminal/human interaction.
Skills - Riding, Driving, Vaulting, Ground work
Individual or Group work
HMSN Partners with Fremont County Group Home - Working together, HMSN and
Fremont County Group Home are partnering together to better serve the special
needs of "tweens", teens, and at risk youth ages 10 - 17 with physical, cognitive, or
behavioral disabilities. Conditions include HMSN offers a working ranch experience
in which students are exposed to all aspects of ranch life. The following areas are
covered:
- Horses and horsemanship
- Cattle work
- Animal care and nutrition
- Crop production and gardening
- vehicle and machinery maintenance
- Building maintenance
Day programs are available as well as 30-day or longer residential programs. Each
program is tailored to the needs of the student and their family.
Troubled teens who are plagued with such conditions as school failure, defiant or
oppositional behavior, teenage ADD, etc., will benefit greatly from a working ranch
treatment program.
| Donor Opportunities |
The fees that we charge do not
cover all of the costs to provide
this service. In order for us to
keep the cost to participants at
a level that all can afford we are
asking for the help of caring
people like you. We have
programs to let you help at any
level.
Sponsor a Rider - a $120
donation provides riding
activities for a rider for one
month.
Sponsor a Horse - a $100
donation provides feed and
care for one horse for one
month.
We welcome donations
of horses, feed, tack or
other related items.
cover all of the costs to provide
this service. In order for us to
keep the cost to participants at
a level that all can afford we are
asking for the help of caring
people like you. We have
programs to let you help at any
level.
Sponsor a Rider - a $120
donation provides riding
activities for a rider for one
month.
Sponsor a Horse - a $100
donation provides feed and
care for one horse for one
month.
We welcome donations
of horses, feed, tack or
other related items.