HORSE THERAPY/HIPPOTHERAPY
According to the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc., "Hippotherapy" is a physical, occupational and speech therapy treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement." In the hippotherapy environment, a therapist uses the horse's movement to provide carefully graded sensory input. A foundation is established to improve neurological function and sensory processing, which can be generalized to a wide range of daily activities. Unlike in therapeutic horseback riding where specific riding skills are taught, in hippotherapy the movement of the horse is a means to a treatment goal.
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) exists to facilitate universal understanding and appreciation of the significant influence of horses on humans.
Their primary goal is to support, promote and fund scientific research that explores the claimed, yet unsubstantiated benefits of equine-assisted activities and therapies, leading to the discovery of the most effective methods and techniques for conducting thousands of existing and future programs.
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CALIFORNIA
CALNET is the California Network for Equestrian Therapy, Unlimited. It provides a networking system for therapeutic riding centers and individuals involved with equestrian therapy in California and Nevada.
CALNET promotes professional standards for therapeutic riding and safe
competition opportunities for disabled equestrian. CALNET was founded in
1985 and is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation run by volunteers. It is
an affiliate of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association.
23rd Annual CALNET Show
May 15 - 16, 2010
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
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GRANADA HILLS
The mission of Strides/Sinlimites Therapeutic Riding Centers is to improve the minds, bodies and spirits of children and adults with special needs through the highest quality of equine-assisted activities and programs. See Blogworthy for Colin’s horse therapy experience at Strides.
Strides Therapeutic Riding Centers, Inc.
(818) 341-4737
Mailing address:
PO Box 572455
Tarzana, CA 91357-2455
Ranch located at:
11582 Longacres Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
info@strides.org
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Ride On teaches horseback riding to children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. Founded in 1994, Ride On is a 501 (C)(3) not-for-profit corporation serving 170 riders each week at two ranches. Their staff includes ten nationally certified riding instructors and six therapists and we are a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) Premier accredited center. Serving the Conejo Valley, their Newbury Park site is located on a 13 acre ranch operated in partnership with the Conejo Recreation and Park District.
CHATSWORTH
21126 Chatsworth St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 700-2971
info@rideon.org
NEWBURY PARK
401 Ronel Court
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 375-9078
Sara@rideon.org
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MOORPARK
SPECIAL EQUESTRIAN RIDING THERAPY (SERT) was founded in Chatsworth, California, in 1987. It is a community-oriented
non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation designed to provide physically, mentally and emotionally challenged individuals an opportunity for emotional, educational, and physical growth through horsemanship.
Classic Equestrian Center
2182 Tierra Rejada Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 523-1244 or (818) 776-6476
SERTInfo@aol.com
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SHADOW HILLS
Special Spirit Inc. (SSI) is a NARHA certified non-profit 501(c)3 therapeutic riding center, benefiting special equestrian athletes and spreading autism awareness.
9889 Helen Avenue
Shadow Hills, CA 91040
(323) 428-5005
specialspiritinc@hotmail.com
www.specialspiritinc.org
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SANTA YNEZ
Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program was developed in 1990 by Dr. Mary Ann Evans and her family. It moved to its present location in 1999.
Their riding facility is a North American Riding for the Handicapped (NARHA) member center and their horses have passed a strict safety rating based on the NARHA system to provide the safest experience possible.
The loving staff of the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program consists of instructors certified by NARHA and trained volunteers dedicated to enhancing the lives of the participants.
Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program
195 Refugio Road
Santa Ynez, CA
(805) 686-6739
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 256
Solvang, CA 93464
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NEW YORK
Winslow Therapeutic Center is a non-profit organization accredited by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. Therapeutic horseback riding produces smiles, laughter, friendship, and healing.
328 Route 17A
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-6686
info@winslow.org
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