In the world of therapy and rehabilitation, a multifaceted approach yields the greatest results. At Connections Through Horses, we believe in the power of therapeutic riding, not just as a standalone therapy but as a complementary treatment that can enhance the effects of other therapeutic tactics for those with autism and other developmental delays. The […]
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At Connections Through Horses, we believe in the power of horseback riding to transform lives. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals with disabilities can experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of riding. Beyond the immediate pleasures of being on horseback, our program focuses on fostering independence and self-confidence in our
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Today I learned a new lesson about trying until you succeed. I was working with our lesson horse Gypsum. We were working on stopping, a simple enough concept that most horses should understand. However, she loves.to push through the bit and keep moving when you ask her to stop occasionally. That leaves my students learning
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We have a new horse in our program. Her name is Yampah and she is a Missouri Foxtrotter and her coloring is buckskin. She is trained pretty good for a typical rider – but what about a rider who needs more assistance? Horses are rarely prepared in regular training for what we do in Therapeutic
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