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Therapeutic Horseback Riding


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The difference between
​Therapeutic Riding & Hippotherapy

Majestic Hills Ranch currently offers Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Equine Assisted Activities - we do NOT offer Hippotherapy. 
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Wikipedia Definition
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Terminology of 
Therapeutic ​Riding, 
​Equine Assisted Activities, & Hippotherapy 

This blog is a fantastic reference toward the terminology used with horseback riding for those with special needs.
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Benefits of
​Therapeutic Riding

Therapeutic Horseback Riding helps the rider not only gain strength through exercise, but also improves body awareness and self confidence.  Here are some articles showing the benefits.  
PATH Intl.
ASDF Site
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 activities.
​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 >
      • 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
    • Staff >
      • Program Directors
      • Instructors
      • Ranch Manager
      • Board of Directors
    • Our Volunteers
    • Boarding
    • Map
  • Additional Resources & Links
  • Information Page
  • Newsletters & Annual Reports
  • Sponsors and Donations
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsor a Horse
  • 2021 COVID-19