
Free Rein is proud to have a vibrant, growing human-horse interaction
program. We are staffed by an executive director, instructors certified by the
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), a growing
pool of volunteers and a team of carefully chosen and specially trained horses.
The therapeutic benefits of structured interaction with a horse are recognized
by many in the medical professions. For individuals with special needs in the
cognitive, emotional, physical, and relationship areas, the unique relationship
formed with a horse can lead to dramatic growth in self-esteem, self
awareness, confidence and communication skills. For those with physical
disabilities, there are often the added outcomes of improved coordination,
balance and flexibility.
Free Rein is dedicated to the principle that all of us, whatever our abilities, are
capable of more than we think- and that together we can help build a more
caring and compassionate world.
"The connection between the horses and these riders is suprisingly powerful"
-Free Rein Volunteer
Horses Helping Humans Heal
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