Pony & Me Equine Therapy
Volunteer Success • city of spruce grove, Canada
Role Description
Summary
The Pony & Me Adapted Equine Program for children with disabilities is an animal-assisted therapy to help children with a variety of disabilities.
Location
Address: 26208 Township Rd 511 Spruce Grove, Alberta T7Y 1C6
Opportunity Type: Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule: Flexible
About This Opportunity
This type of therapy uses the riding of horses as an effective way of providing physical and emotional therapy as well as psychological benefits to the children with various disabilities including cerebral palsy, spectrum of autism, visual and hearing loss, anxiety disorder, learning disorder and many more.
Children will be assisted by volunteers and under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist they will be led in physical exercise and interacting with the animals. Adapted equipment is available: specialized therapy saddle (Inky Dinky and adjustable saddle), rein markers, and helmets. In partnership with ...