Research conducted by a recent University of Lethbridge graduate has provided compelling evidence for the effectiveness of horse therapy.
A study conducted by recent University of Lethbridge graduate Amanda Ervin has shown therapeutic horseback riding and recreational therapy have significant benefits for individuals experiencing physical, cognitive and mental health challenges.“Unsurprisingly, it was discovered that there are significant findings,” said Ervin. “Even after just one session of therapeutic riding, we are finding statistically significant improvements in social and emotional well-being.
The LTRA provides classes for individuals experiencing a variety of health conditions — either physical or cognitive in nature. “The classes offered are designed to accommodate people and meet them where they’re at,” said Ervin.Along with horseback riding, Short says her students tack up their own horses, which helps develop hand-eye coordination and gives the riders a sense of responsibility.
Short said introverted riders benefit from classes by bonding with their horses and their designated volunteers at their own pace.John Tavares is fighting an $8M CRA tax bill. Ottawa tells court he must pay“For anybody who is sitting on a horse that’s walking, it’s the equivalent to moving your body as if you were walking.”“All of the clients and all of the riders here, they’ve been riding for years,” said Ervin.
Ervin’s thesis, titled “Measuring Health Quality of Life, Wellbeing, and Social and Personal Relationship Outcomes through Participation in Adapted Recreation,” is set to be published in the academic journal Palaestra in September.Ervin hopes her study will bring awareness to the benefits of therapeutic riding, making it a more common method of therapy.
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