Silver Saddles Program Overview
Participants meet once a week during the riding sessions.
Each lesson focuses on improving flexibility, balance, and muscle tone, as well as general horsemanship.
Benefits
Silver Saddles riders benefit psychologically and physically from therapeutic riding activities.
Psychological Benefits
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Teaches trust through the rider/horse bond
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Teaches problem-solving skills
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Teaches the use of patience to control the horse
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Enhances decision-making skills
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Promotes responsibility and cooperation
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Increases the ability to focus and stay on task
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Boosts self-esteem and pride
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Instills a sense of accomplishment
Physical Benefits
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Improves balance and strengthens muscles as the rider learns proper posture and is motivated to self-correct to maintain a secure seat on the horse
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Improves coordination, both on and off the horse
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Improves range of motion
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Replicates the muscle movements of walking
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Stimulates the vestibular, nervous, and circulatory systems
