Therapeutic Horseback Riding

The difference between
​Therapeutic Riding & Hippotherapy

Majestic Hills Ranch currently offers Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Equine Assisted Activities - we do NOT offer Hippotherapy. 

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.

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.  
Providing children and young adults with special needs (ages 4 - 25 years) 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
or mailing address:
​Majestic Hills Ranch Foundation
7850 Metro Parkway, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN  55425