Horses Touching Hearts Therapeutic Riding Association
Registered Name: Horses Touching Hearts Therapeutic Riding Association
Business No: 737664680RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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Horses Touching Hearts is a registered Charity and non-profit organization that uses horseback riding as a recognized therapeutic aid for people with a wide range of physical, social and learning disabilities.
The many Benefits of our program include:
PHYSICAL
x Improving balance and core stability
x Coordination and sensory integration
x Stretching and strengthening muscles, decrease spasticity
x Agility and increase range of motion
PSYCHOLOGICAL
x Alter rider perception of their limitations and promote general wellbeing with exercise
x Expand rider views of their capabilities and increase interest in the "outside world"
x Develop positive effects on self-esteem and self-image and have fun
SOCIAL
x Improve interpersonal skills and develop friendships
x Experience contact/interactions with instructor and volunteers
x Family opportunity to share experiences, ideas, successes and disappointments
