Horse Sense & Sensitivity
Health, Wellness & Fitness - Neptune Beach, Florida, United States
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Horse Sense & Sensitivity is a non-profit agency providing therapeutic riding lessons in group and individual formats to special needs individuals. Riders come to Horse Sense facing a variety of challenges including Down syndrome, autism, visual impairment, physical and mental developmental delay, anxiety, etc. Because a horses' gait mimics many of the same muscle movements as a human gait, therapeutic riding provides the opportunity to improve multiple things simultaneously including balance, strength, and coordination. The various exercises utilized in the lessons help to increase focus, listening skills, ability to follow instructions, and awareness of the presence and activities of others. Interaction with volunteers as well as instructors promotes increased language and other social interaction skills. The opportunity to develop an emotional connection with a horse seems to provide inexplicable meaningfulness and power to this experience. Our programs strive to give all riders increased confidence and independence as well as the feeling of being "special" in a whole new way, being able to ride a horse! Horse Sense operates through the efforts of energetic, caring volunteers who care for the horses, maintain facilities, groom and tack horses, and assist during the therapeutic riding sessions. The instructors receive a small fee from the riders, their families, or sponsors. All other expenses of the program are covered by individual and organization donations. Horse Sense & Sensitivity was incorporated and received 501(c)3 status in 2005.
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