From ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’: Stewartville wheelchair camp fosters community, confidence “If you come and watch and participate, you will witness some of the greatest … READ MORE
People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids Marilyn Lesmeister sits with her daughter Samantha “Sammee” Lesmeister after … READ MORE
Equine-facilitated therapy improved the functioning of patients with low back pain Patients with chronic low back pain may benefit from equine-facilitated therapy … READ MORE
Lethbridge charity helps kids, young adults with special needs through horseback riding Program helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive … READ MORE
Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be … READ MORE
‘Some people describe it as being magical’: Horses provide a unique form of relaxation therapy for front-line workers Gravel roads crunching under tires; chirping birds overhead silencing the highway … READ MORE
Therapeutic horseback riding combined with cognitive exercises can help children with ADHD and Autism Therapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the … READ MORE
6-legged “horse” rides to the rescue Hippotherapy device could help patients recover movement, balance. Rice University … READ MORE
Therapeutic horse riding and adaptive sports groups share knowledge Noriko Ohsada and her daughter Meg meet with Rundle Riders Therapeutic Riding … READ MORE
Paralympic dream for rider with cerebral palsy Kim Scott’s goal is to represent Canada and won’t let anything, including … READ MORE
Simulated horseback riding helpful in treating children with cerebral palsy Robotically assisted hippotherapy, a type of therapy that simulates the repetitive … READ MORE
New Edmonton equine centre eases waiting list for popular riding therapy program The new Whitemud Equine Learning Centre officially opened in October. Indoor … READ MORE
Young patients with cerebral palsy, other disabilities, benefit from therapeutic horseback riding About 20 young Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) patients with cerebral palsy or … READ MORE
Everything you need to know about horse therapy More and more Canadians are horsing around with their healthcare. Horse therapy, … READ MORE
Horseback riding improves children’s cognitive ability Study shows how the effects of horseback riding improve learning in children. Recent … READ MORE
Ballet improves balance, social skills in children with cerebral palsy Classical ballet classes may help improve balance while enhancing social skills in … READ MORE
The horse is the therapist With hippotherapy, the horse provides the therapy. Three-year-old Jack Foster sat on … READ MORE
It’s a horse, of course: equine therapy The horse simulator was created at Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, where … READ MORE
Horses sooth the soul for special needs kids The healing power of equine therapy. A pink-haired teenager painted two pictures on … READ MORE