The Benefits of Equine Assisted Therapy

Equine-assisted therapy offers many proven, powerful benefits. At Phoenix Equine Ranch, our certified instructors specialize in assisting those with physical, developmental, cognitive, and mental health challenges, such as:

  • autism spectrum disorder
  • Down syndrome
  • ADHD
  • stroke
  • balance issues
  • PTSD
  • anxiety,
  • and many more.

 

Through strategic lessons both on and off a horse, you can experience benefits in:

  • Coordination
    • Fine motor skills (such as grasping small objects or getting dressed)
    • Gross motor skills (such as walking or sitting)
  • Physical
    • muscle tone
    • balance
    • posture
    • range of motion
    • strength
  • Behavioral
    • problem-solving skills
    • emotional regulation
    • self-discipline
    • sense of well-being
  • Mental or emotional
    • self-confidence
    • anxiety
    • ADHD
    • depression
    • PTSD
    • learning challenges

Contact us to learn more about how we can help you rise from your challenges!