"I saw a child who couldn't walk, sit on a horse and laugh and talk...I saw a child who could only crawl, mount a horse and sit up tall...I saw a child born into strife, take up and hold the reigns of life." - John Davis

Natural Therapeutic Riding

Natural Balance Therapeutic Horsemanship uses horses that are trained in the Parelli Natural Horsemanship Method.  Natural Balance firmly believes in balancing the relationship with love, language, and leadership.  Therapeutic horsemanship is set up for those who want to learn all about the horse, including riding, but needs special attention to their unique needs.

Natural Horsemanship Therapeutic Riding is very unique.  The focus is not just on the riding, but also on the ground skills.  Ground work helps in coordination, focus, motor function, awareness, and much, much more.  The student builds a relationship with the horse on the ground, which carries over to being in the saddle. 

While riding, students find that the horse's hip movement mirrors human hip movement at the walk.  Not only does that aid in strengthening and balance, but it also assists in meeting the rider's sensory needs.  There are many benefits in Natural Horsemanship Therapeutic Riding!  Listed below are some examples of the benefits:

Improved confidence and self esteem

Improved hand-eye coordination

Increased strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance

Increased communication, memory, and learning

Increased awareness of yourself and of others

Increased problem-solving and coping skills to deal with frustration and difficult situations

Promote overall sense of well-being

Provide enjoyable, safe, recreational activity