Dear all,
I extend a very warm welcome to you all here at my blog of ALPHA Horse Riding! Horses and Horseback Riding are such terrific gifts and since this sport is restricted to a select few I thought of developing a Riding School through which I can take this sport to many others who can benefit tremendously from it!
Very few of us are aware about the immense benefits of Horse Riding as compared to other sports.
Individuals of all ages, with a wide range of physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities benefit from therapeutic horseback riding and other equine activities. The types of disabilities and conditions served include
Here at ALPHA we provide you with a safe environment for yourself or your kids to learn to ride and have lots of Fun!!!
I extend a very warm welcome to you all here at my blog of ALPHA Horse Riding! Horses and Horseback Riding are such terrific gifts and since this sport is restricted to a select few I thought of developing a Riding School through which I can take this sport to many others who can benefit tremendously from it!
Very few of us are aware about the immense benefits of Horse Riding as compared to other sports.
Individuals of all ages, with a wide range of physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities benefit from therapeutic horseback riding and other equine activities. The types of disabilities and conditions served include
- Autism
- Brain Injuries
- Cardiovascular Accident/Stroke
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chemical Abuse
- Down Syndrome
- Emotional Disabilities
- Hearing Impairments
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Retardation
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Post Polio Speech Impairments
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Visual Impairments
For individuals with mental or emotional disabilities, the unique relationship formed with the horse can lead to increased confidence, patience and self-esteem.
The sense of independence found on horseback benefits all who ride. The therapeutic qualities of horseback riding are recognized by many medical professionals, including the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Riding a Horse requires the application of Balance, Coordination, Forethought, Empathy and the control of one's emotions!! Advancing as a rider is a matter of developing and improving in all these areas!!
Another horseback riding benefit is of course calorie loss!!!
A person weighing 63 Kilos riding a horse that's walking will burn about 2 calories a minute. The same person on a trotting horse burns 6 calories per minute, and galloping would burn 8 calories a minute. (Incidentally, even grooming a horse helps you lose unwanted fat a 63 Kilo person burns 6 calories each minute tending their equestrian ride.)
If you have trouble tolerating pressure or stress on your joints, if you have restricted aerobic capacity, or if you need to keep your heart rate lower than a certain level, consider horseback riding as an excellent form of physical fitness that's also fun and relaxing.
Here at ALPHA we provide you with a safe environment for yourself or your kids to learn to ride and have lots of Fun!!!
