Hippotherapy at Greenlock
Today, Suz reports on a local spot for therapeutic horse riding:
“When Evan was born with Down syndrome, I did not appreciate the amazing experiences his therapies would bring to our family. Among them is the pleasure we have experienced in taking him to Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center in Rehoboth for hippotherapy.
Hippotherapy allows Evan to ride horses and work on his core strength, muscle tone, and coordination in efforts to develop his physical ability to walk. (It is a lot of hard work to ride a horse!) The added bonus is that with the wonderful staff of physical therapists and volunteers, plus the beautiful horses, Evan gets to have a whole lot of fun too. Greenlock is nestled amidst a breathtaking setting, and lessons go on rain or shine.
Parents can check with their Early Intervention Center or The Genesis Fund for assistance with the cost associated with hippotherapy at Greenlock. We are glad we have found this experience, and that the horses are such great therapeutic partners.”
Comments
My cousin's child was born with CP and also receives Hippotherapy. It has worked wonders for him physically and socially! It is wonderful that this therapy is available. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Heather Allan | July 10, 2008 12:01 PM | Reply to this comment
I know that Greenlock also has wonderful occupational therapists. Physical and occupational therapists use the horse as a treatment tool in similar ways to strengthen and promote balance, normal muscle tone and postural stability. However, OT's may focus more on fine-motor and visual perceptual goals such as bilateral hand use, scanning or picture identification and like myself love working with kids who have sensory integration issues.
Barbara Smith, M.S. OTR/L, HORSEOT.COM
Posted by: barbara smith | October 21, 2008 1:31 PM | Reply to this comment