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Benefits

The benefits of therapeutic riding are available to individuals with psychological, physical, social, and emotional disabilities, which include but are not limited to:

Muscular Dystrophy	Cerebral Palsey
Visual Impairments	Down's Syndrome
Mental Retardation	Developmental Delay
Learning Disabilities	Autism
Hearing Impairments	Paralysis
Emotional Disabilities	Brain Injuries
Multiple Sclerosis	Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Amputations	Developmental Disabilities
Anxiety	Attention Deficit Disorder
Depression	Sensory Integration Disorder

Research shows that therapeutic riding students can experience physical, emotional and mental rewards. For individuals with impaired mobility, horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves their body in a manner similar to a walking gait. These riders experience increased balance, muscle control and strength. Riders can also experience increased confidence, independence, and self esteem. There is a unique bond that is formed between rider and a horse.

Individuals with learning disorders or developmental disabilities are motivated by riding to increase concentration, patience and discipline. If a psychological or emotional disability is present, the unique relationship formed with a horse can help in improving
interpersonal relationships.

HorseAbility’s motto is that “Riding is for Everyone”.
The wide range of programs offered, provide an opportunity for almost any individual with any disability to participate in equine activities (*some contraindications may prevent mounted activities, or participation in the program*).

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WHAT'S NEW

A Sad Goodbye....
On Sunday, January 20th we lost one of the most amazing members of our HorseAbility Family. Our beloved Boomerang (also known as Boomer) moved on from our world to the next. Boomer will be greatly missed. More information on plans and fundraising to build a memorial in his honor will come in the next few weeks.

Committee Forming for Upcoming Spring Fundraisers
HorseAbility is looking for staff, volunteers and parents interested in joining our Fundraising Committee! Ideas and planning are needed for our upcoming events the Spring including our Wine Tasting and Spring Festival. If you are interested in helping out pleas attend our Fundraising Committee Meeting on Monday, February 4th at 7:30 here at HorseAbility. Contact Pam in our office to inform us that you will be attending, so we can let you know if there is a cancellation due to weather.

Roll on down! The Annual HorseAbility Bowl-a-thon is here!
Join us on Sunday, February 10th from 4-6pm at 300 Lanes in Melville for this fun-filled event for the whole family! For $25 per person you will enjoy 2 games of bowling, ball and shoe rental, pizza and soft drink, raffles and prizes! A grand prize will be awarded to the individual who raises the most amount of pledges for the event! Contact the office at (631) 367-1646 to reserve your lane today!

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