PROGRAMS AT TROtt

While all program activities are truly holistic in nature and engage the rider’s physical, mental and emotional participation, individual requirements and specific goals are met through placement in an appropriate program category.

THERAPEUTIC RIDING
Therapeutic Horse Riding is a global term which embraces all horse-related activities for people with disabilities.

Historically, the therapeutic benefits of the horse were recognized as early as 460 BC and have been recognized as physically, psychologically, socially and educationally beneficial.

Some of the benefits of Therapeutic Horse Riding are an improvement in physical health, relaxation of tight muscles, an increase in balance, building of muscle strength, mobilization of trunk and pelvis, sharpening of hand/eye coordination, improvement in social skills, and a gain of sense of control and self-confidence as the rider experiences a freedom which has often never been felt before.


GROUP CLASSES
Therapeutic Riding is conducted in small groups of up to four riders. Qualified instructors, assisted by volunteers, teach lessons tailored to the riders’ abilities and requirements. Riders are encouraged to develop functional riding skills with a therapeutic benefit.


DEVELOPMENTAL RIDING
Developmental Riding is conducted individually or in small groups. A trained instuctor encourages the rider’s movement exploration through a variety of developmental motor, perceptual motor and other sensory and sequencing activities and games.

VOLTIGE
Remedial Educational Voltige is a combination of movement, gymnastics and games on a moving horse and is done in small groups or 1:1. It introduces the child to the horse and his movement and can help develop, for example, strength, balance, body coordination, motor planning, communication, confidence and following direction.

How to Apply for the Program

6362-1 Bank St. (Highway 31), Greely, Ontario, K4P 1J4         Phone: (613) 821-1844 Fax: (613) 821-1466         E-mail: trott@ncf.ca

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