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Benefits of Equine Assisted Activities |
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The benefits of equine assisted activities are available to individuals with just about any disability, impairment, or need:
| ADHD |
Amputations |
Autism |
| Brain Injury |
Cerebral Palsy |
Downs Syndrome |
| Mental Retardation |
Multiple Sclerosis |
Muscular Dystrophy |
| Spina Bifida |
Spinal Cord Injury |
Stroke |
| Visual Impairment |
Speech Impairment |
Learning Impairment |
| At-Risk Youth |
Sensory Impairment |
Developmental Disability |
Benefits of equine assisted activities impact physical, social, cognitive, and emotional functioning.
Physical
| Improved Strength |
Improved Endurance |
Improved Muscle Tone |
| Improved Coordination |
Improved Balance |
Improved Flexibility |
Social
| Leisure Awareness |
Interaction with Others |
Communication Skills |
Cognitive
| Attention to Task |
Following Directions |
Safety Awareness |
| Cognitive Planning |
Environmental Awareness |
Skill Building |
Emotional
| Self-Esteem Building |
Confidence Building |
Human-Animal Bond |
| Empathy Development |
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