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<blockquote data-quote="mom_in_training" data-source="post: 41283" data-attributes="member: 2727"><p>Please let us know how it works out. The size of horses can be very intimidating and some still scare the bejeebers out of me, Lol!! This would be a good opportunity for her sensory issues. The horse's movement provides the rider with strong sensory input in the areas of the brain that register touch and motion stimulation, making it an excellent therapy. Riding is also good for the cardiovascular system and provides the rider with aerobic exercise. If she is really freaked out by the horses, Maybe consider just taking her for visits for a while until she warms up around the horses. My difficult child did not have much experience with horses when she started volunteering but did start out by walking the horses and helping to groom them. In the end she was saddling them up and making sure they were prepped for the appointment arrivals and leading the horse during the lessons. Today? She is fearless and will fix issues that some horses have like bucking and actually stays on... Lol!! She even got involved with the Jr Bull riding and yep, Even rode the bulls... Shes crazy but very skilled when it comes to riding horses The program that my difficult child volunteered for was a non-profit, so you should ask if there is any way that you could apply for a grant that will cover the cost of the therapy. I am hoping that your difficult child warms up quickly, Horses are awesome therapy for us humans in general. I could be having a Ho Hum day but as soon as I show up at the ranch to take care of the horses I forget about everything.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mom_in_training, post: 41283, member: 2727"] Please let us know how it works out. The size of horses can be very intimidating and some still scare the bejeebers out of me, Lol!! This would be a good opportunity for her sensory issues. The horse's movement provides the rider with strong sensory input in the areas of the brain that register touch and motion stimulation, making it an excellent therapy. Riding is also good for the cardiovascular system and provides the rider with aerobic exercise. If she is really freaked out by the horses, Maybe consider just taking her for visits for a while until she warms up around the horses. My difficult child did not have much experience with horses when she started volunteering but did start out by walking the horses and helping to groom them. In the end she was saddling them up and making sure they were prepped for the appointment arrivals and leading the horse during the lessons. Today? She is fearless and will fix issues that some horses have like bucking and actually stays on... Lol!! She even got involved with the Jr Bull riding and yep, Even rode the bulls... Shes crazy but very skilled when it comes to riding horses The program that my difficult child volunteered for was a non-profit, so you should ask if there is any way that you could apply for a grant that will cover the cost of the therapy. I am hoping that your difficult child warms up quickly, Horses are awesome therapy for us humans in general. I could be having a Ho Hum day but as soon as I show up at the ranch to take care of the horses I forget about everything. [/QUOTE]
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