Little Acres Ranch

Children with autism and attention deficit disorder often struggle to communicate - but put them with horses and they can achieve so much. Therapy with horses has been around for ages. EFL is a therapy where the children learn about themselves, other people and interacting with the world. It's not about teaching riding or horse care skills and the children don't need any previous experience of hor

ses. EFL has proven to be particularly useful for children with autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD) and bipolar disorders - all of whom may find it difficult to communicate, interact with other people and carry out instructions. Even those showing severe anti-social and aggressive behavior become calmer and more communicative.