Frequently Asked Questions
What is Therapeutic Riding?
Therapeutic Riding uses equine-assisted activities for the
purpose of contributing positively to cognitive, physical, emotional and social
well-being of people with disabilities. Therapeutic riding provides benefits in
the areas of therapy, education, recreation and leisure.
Therapeutic riding has changed and evolved over the years since
the lead organization NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped) was founded in
1969. The organization has recently been renamed Professional Association of
Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH-Intl.) to better represent the industry
and the numerous disciplines and equine assisted activities and therapies
offered by centers.
ITRP is a certified PATH-Intl. facility.
Our certified and compassionate instructors work to help many
physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, multiple sclerosis,
paralysis, stroke and traumatic brain injury. ITRP also works with those who
have other concerns such as autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety and
depression. We also have targeted programs to help youth at risk and the
elderly.
Therapeutic Riding uses equine-assisted activities for the
purpose of contributing positively to cognitive, physical, emotional and social
well-being of people with disabilities. Therapeutic riding provides benefits in
the areas of therapy, education, recreation and leisure.
Therapeutic riding has changed and evolved over the years since
the lead organization NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped) was founded in
1969. The organization has recently been renamed Professional Association of
Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH-Intl.) to better represent the industry
and the numerous disciplines and equine assisted activities and therapies
offered by centers.
ITRP is a certified PATH-Intl. facility.
Our certified and compassionate instructors work to help many
physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, multiple sclerosis,
paralysis, stroke and traumatic brain injury. ITRP also works with those who
have other concerns such as autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety and
depression. We also have targeted programs to help youth at risk and the
elderly.
