Penn State Cooperative Extension - South Central
Franklin County - Therapeutic Horseback Riding
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Eligibility:
Hours:
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (717) 263-9226
- (717) 263-9228 - Fax
- (717) 334-0166 - Fax
Email Address: franklinext@psu.edu
Fee Amounts:
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Helpful Tips:
riders with physical, mental and emotional disabilities often find that the horse's three dimensional motion facilitates balance, flexibility, muscle control and strength. Individuals with physical and emotional challenges are able to form a special bond with the horse that can lead to increased confidence, patience and self esteem.
Riding can also:
Improve eye-hand coordination
riders with physical, mental and emotional disabilities often find that the horse's three dimensional motion facilitates balance, flexibility, muscle control and strength. Individuals with physical and emotional challenges are able to form a special bond with the horse that can lead to increased confidence, patience and self esteem.
Riding can also:
- Improve balance
- Enhance coping skills
- Increase communication skills
- Increase motivation
- Increase attention and visual skills
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Penn State Cooperative Extension - South Central
Franklin County - Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Franklin County - Therapeutic Horseback Riding
