Disabled children respond to equine therapy
The weekly sessions on horseback offer severely disabled children a form of enhanced physical therapy they simply can't get from humans. An unspoken affection, combined with rhythmic movement and the muscle coordination required for the child to remain balanced on the horse's back helps strengthen not only stiff necks, spines and limbs, but also opens hearts to a joy that is as unique as the bond between horse and rider. Ref. Source 9