Successful Camp Experience

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Permalink Reply by Cecilia Cruse on June 20, 2011 at 10:45am

I spent some time as a volunteer at a therapeutic horseback riding camp. We had children with cerebral palsy, autism and other special needs. No matter what the disability or range, something magical happened when those kids interacted with the horses! Posture and muscle tone improved motor skills increased, verbal skills emerged and most of all the amount of smiles produced was amazing! I have heard of similar good results when working with kids with special needs in a dolphin assisted program. Does anyone have any experience with our water friends?

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Permalink Reply by B. on June 20, 2011 at 6:36pm

Good to hear about the therapeutic horseback riding as I am in the process of signing my children up to a program this summer.

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Permalink Reply by Cecilia Cruse on June 20, 2011 at 7:28pm

 I am sure they will enjoy and learn from it! Send us a picture from camp and let us know how they are doing. Best wishes!

B. said:

Good to hear about the therapeutic horseback riding as I am in the process of signing my children up to a program this summer.

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Permalink Reply by jessica watson on August 10, 2011 at 5:17pm

I would love to sign my son Brady in the therepuetic dose anyone know if the are any in the Greenville SC area

Cecilia Cruse said:

 I am sure they will enjoy and learn from it! Send us a picture from camp and let us know how they are doing. Best wishes!

B. said:

Good to hear about the therapeutic horseback riding as I am in the process of signing my children up to a program this summer.

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