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Windridge Reflection

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Jeanese Murdock
Windridge Reflection Paper Horses are therapeutic in so many ways, they are trained in specific ways that are therapeutic to the riders that attend Windridge Equestrian Center. These horses promote cognitive, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing to all diagnosis. The rhythmic gait of a horse moves the rider’s pelvis in the same rotation and side to side movement that occurs when walking. The movement of the horse stimulates a rider’s posture, and works on balance, coordination, and strength. People with certain diagnosis such as; cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Down syndrome, and autism can gain several benefits from riding a horse. It aides in the development of muscle tone, coordination, communication, and socialization …show more content…

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