Sammy's Silver Lining Therapeutic Riding

HORSE RIDING is our Lámhsign today for watching #TeamIreland at #Paris2024 Lámh Learners 🐎 Lámh is the manual sign system used by adults and children with intellectual disability and communication needs in Ireland 🇮🇪

Good listen on RTE Radio 1 this morning. Also very promising news to see if Therapeutic Coaches can be put on a list making it easier for parents and organisations in thier area to find a local service providing lessons 🙏🐴

The healing power of horses through occupational therapy Audrey Darby, Paediatric Occupational Therapist; and Michelle Davern, Mum to Aubrey, who is autistic, tell Oliver about the healing power of horses

What are the benefits of therapeutic riding? Here lists only a small number of those. There is a large amount of research to back up the many positive benefits therapeutic horse riding has had, showing huge beneficial impacts on the rider.

Some Cognitive Benefits:
Improved self confidence
Self discipline
Emotional Control
Improved attention span and memory
Communication

Some Physical Benefits:
Improved balance
Improved strength
Improved motor skills

Some Social Benefits:
Interaction and respect for animals and people
Friendships
Improved social skills