 Maury Magic Riders offers the chance for children and adults with disabilities to learn to ride horses. This is also a chance for them to participate in an activity that might otherwise be unavailable to them. Currently, we have one NARHA registered instructor, one occupational therapist, and one physical therapist, who volunteer their time with MMR. We hold 3 riding session throughout the spring, summer and fall of each year. Each Session lasts for six weeks. Each rider will ride one day per week, for an hour. |
 "Hippotherapy" is a term widley used to describe a licensed therapist's use of a horse to effect change in a participant's body. This differs slightly from other forms of equine assisted activities, in that the participant may not learn to ride the horse, but rather the horse is used as a tool. |
 BENEFITS OF EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES & THERAPY: Some benefits that riders often show are increased flexibility, coordination, improved balance, muscle tone, confidence, self-esteem, patience, etc. All can learn responsibility, gain independence and acceptance through developing a relationship with a horse. You may download a partiicpant application by going to the Calendar page, then select one of the "Participant Applications Due" links, then click on "Download Event File". This is a MS Word Document. You may also request that one be mailed to you through our contact form, or by contacting us at the address or phone number above. |
