Therapeutic Riding is a RECREATIONAL riding lesson program. (This is never covered by insurance)

Therapeutic Riding enables the special needs rider to work on improving knowledge of horsemanship, riding skills, balance, coordination, following directions and completing multi-step obstacles, socialization, self-esteem, and sense of accomplishment. Independence and generalizing all of the skills taught is our goal!

Our therapeutic riding lessons are taught by NARHA Certified Therapeutic Riding Instuctors. Our instructors and therapists complete specialized continuing education seminars in order to ensure higly professional and safe lessons.

At Bit-By-Bit we are equipped to work with people that have various types of challenges, so lessons may move at a slow or fast pace depending on the desires of our special students. If a rider requires assistance to walk, trot, canter, or jump their horse independently, Bit By Bit has helpful teachers who are prepared to use horse leaders and side-walkers to help learning riders along the way. We strive for independence and believe that every rider is entitled to the freedom that comes from riding with their horse.

How Do I Start?

If you are interested in registering for out Therapeutic Riding Program, simply download and complete our 2010 New Rider Registration Forms. A doctor's signature is required. A list of our services offered and price list is enclosed in the downloadable packet. When your forms are completed, please call us to schedule your appointment time!

Who Can Benefit? What Diagnosis Do We Work With?

Autism and related spectrum disorders (Asperger's and PDD)
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Developmental Delay
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Amputations
Balance and Coordination Disorders
PTSD
Cognitive Delays
Neurological Diseases
Psychosocial Disorders
Speech and Language Delays (Apraxia, Stuttering, Socialization, Articulation, etc.)
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Sensory Integrative Disorders
Gross Motor and Fine Motor Delays
Gait Disturbances
Stroke/ CVA
Ataxia
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Fragile X
Weight Control and Physical Fitness


 




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