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THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM FOR THE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY IMPAIRED

We are proud of the fact that we are a North American Riding for the Handicapped (NAHRA) Center.  In October 2003, Gail earned the status of a NARHA Certified Instructor at the registered level after a rigorous training program.  

We serve individuals with physical and mental handicaps, such as autism, Down’s syndrome, the developmentally delayed, stroke, ADHD, to mention a few.  We have the advantage of being a small facility, which means we can work on a one to one basis, or two to one basis.  We tailor each session to meet a particular client’s needs.  

We screen our applicants prior to acceptance into the program.  We know are limits and believe strongly in the “Do no harm” motto.  We want to be sure we can safely accommodate each individual.  Unfortunately, at this time we are not wheelchair accessible.  We do not have the proper equipment to mount person safely onto a horse from the ground.  Hopefully, this will change in the near future as we grow.  

Therapeutic riding must have a physician’s written approval.  We work closely with a client’s doctors, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists to tailor just the right program.  We also have an OT as a consultant to our program, who helps initially evaluate a client and recommends what riding techniques might be most helpful.  Of course, the program would be impossible without our host of volunteers, who help lead horses or to be side-walkers.   

Therapeutic riding has long been proven to help the impaired with balance, strengthening of muscles, co-ordination, focus and over fitness.  The real advantages are the enjoyment of riding (over routine PT) and the tremendous sense of accomplishment.  

Located just minutes from downtown Rochester, we are easily accessible from many metro-Detroit areas.  From many locations we are at most a 30 minutes drive. 

For more information, Contact Gail Linn:

Office Phone:  (248)652-3286 
Cell Phone:     (586)260-5664
Email:             Gailyl2@aol.com  

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR THE 2007 SUMMER AND FALL SESSIONS! 

WE ARE ALSO ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GOOD VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN OUR THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAMS.  CONTACT GAIL FOR DETAILS.