Hands On Therapeutic Riding Program

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Hands On Therapeutic Riding Program

Therapeutic horseback riding is a unique form of therapy utilizing horses. Persons benefiting from therapeutic riding range in age from toddlers to the elderly.
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The Hands On Therapeutic Program specializes in riding for children and adults who have physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Some of the benefits of therapeutic riding are:

* Relaxation of tight or spastic muscles
* Improved balance and coordination
* Enhanced self-awareness
* Increased independence
* Increased self-confidence
* Increased attention span

The movement of a walking horse so

closely approximates the movement of walking for people, that a physically challenged person can actually experience the feel of walking while riding a horse. Riders have a wide range of physical or mental disabilities including but not limited to; cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, blindness, spina bifida, developmental disabilities and multiple sclerosis. Hands On Therapeutic Riding Program is recognized as having a Pennsylvania Qualified Instructor by the Pennsylvania Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship. (PACTH)

It is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. PATH International, formally (NARHA)

Hands On is a 501c3 all volunteer non-profit. We are able to offer at cost services because of generous donations from local businesses and individuals like you.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

10/28/2024

The barn supervisors Badger and Socks. They take their jobs very seriously 😂

09/27/2024

We are a little behind in posting pics but we started our fall riding program! Kermit and Smokey and their riders are having fun! We were even able to be outside tonight!

07/28/2024

Out on new pasture. Jake can't decide whether to run or eat but Smokey is just going to run.

07/23/2024

Chip really wanted to be next for a trim. No need for a halter when TJ is here.

07/07/2024

Kramer, Cahoots, Ziggy, and Snickers enjoying their fans on these hot days.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!!

06/09/2024

Koda and Chip hanging out.

06/05/2024

Our herd met someone new this past weekend. This is Koda and he is a big, gentle, boy.

06/04/2024

Mariah made a new friend ❤️

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day!

Address

880 Smith Road
Port Matilda, PA
16870

Telephone

+18146928637

Website

http://www.handsontr.com/

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