Information on Equine Assisted Services & Therapeutic RidingEquine-assisted services & Adaptive (therapeutic) horseback riding have been utilized throughout history to help heal the wounded, but have become prominent in the last 40 years. More research has shown that interacting with a horse (or any animal) helps with 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 are also very good at reading body language, so they can help regulate and calm the moods of their companions.
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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 equine-assisted services and adaptive (formerly called therapeutic) riding. Our mission is to also enrich and enhance the lives of injured Armed Forces personnel: Active Duty and Veterans in rehabilitation. |
Majestic Hills Ranch
24580 Dakota Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 or mailing address:
Majestic Hills Ranch Foundation
7850 Metro Parkway, Suite 100 Bloomington, MN 55425 |