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Information on Equine Assisted Services & Therapeutic Riding

Equine-assisted services & therapeutic horseback riding have been utilized through history to help heal the wounded, but have come into prominence in the last 40 years. As more research has shown, interacting with a horse (or any animal) helps with both mental and physical healing.  Horses work well at exercising the body in a motion that is similar to a normal walking gait, helping train a rider's muscles and brain how to move around properly. They also are very good at reading body language, so they are able to help regulate and calm moods of their companions.

Below are links to articles that highlight these core themes.
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​Therapeutic Riding

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Military Veterans & Horses

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Equine-Assisted services

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Parent, Rider & Professional  Endorsements

What They Say
Providing children (4 to under 18 years) and adults (over 18 years) with special needs the opportunity to achieve a sense of freedom, accomplishment, and self-esteem while giving their families hope through therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services.
​Our mission is to also enrich and enhance the lives of ​injured Armed Forces personnel: Active Duty and Veterans in rehabilitation.
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Majestic Hills Ranch
24580 Dakota Avenue
Lakeville, MN  55044
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​Majestic Hills Ranch Foundation
7850 Metro Parkway, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN  55425
  • Home
  • Programs
    • Children / Adults with Special Needs Information >
      • Rider Paperwork
      • Volunteer Paperwork
    • Military Veteran - Heroes on Horseback Information >
      • Rider Paperwork
      • Volunteer Paperwork
  • Events
    • Calendar of Dates
    • Current Fundraising Events
    • Past Ranch Events >
      • 2022 Events >
        • Golf4MHR
        • Rock N Roll Extravaganza II
        • Give to the Max 2022
      • 2021 Events >
        • Rock N Roll Extravaganza
      • 2020 Events
      • 2019 Events >
        • VonHanson's Meats Brat Stand 2019
        • A Day at the Races V Event
        • FunFest! featuring the Teddy Bear Band
        • Give to the Max Day 2019
      • 2018 Events >
        • A Day at the Races IV Event
        • VonHanson's Meats Brat Stand 2018
        • Give to the Max Day 2018
        • Dancing the Night Away 3
      • 2017 Events >
        • A Day at the Races III Event
        • VonHanson's Meats Brat Stand 2017
        • Artistic Event 2 2017
        • Ride-A-Thon 2017
        • Dancing the Night Away 2
        • Give to the Max Day 2017
      • 2016 Events
      • 2015 Events
      • 2014 Events >
        • 2014 Eleven Who Care Honoree - Kim Howard
  • Who We Are
    • Horses >
      • Gallery of LOVE
    • Staff >
      • Program Director
      • Instructors
      • Ranch Manager
      • Board of Directors
    • Our Volunteers
    • Boarding
    • Map
  • Information Page
  • Additional Resources & Links
  • Newsletters & Annual Reports
  • Sponsors and Donations
  • Contact Us
  • We Got Stuff!