 Megan
Kosky,
NARHA Certified Therapeutic Riding
Instructor,
has successfully combined her passion for her horses and her formal
education to provide the best therapeutic horsemanship program at High Knoll Equestrian Center.
The HK Therapeutic Horsemanship program is
founded on the belief that horses and the
bond that forms between them and the clients
provide unique and innovative opportunities
that maximize the therapeutic experience.
Clients of all ages, with varying life
challenges, respond to them in such a way
that their therapy program can be fun,
motivating, and fulfilling; while remaining
challenging, outcome driven, and
goal-oriented. We believe in an integrative
approach that emphasizes the contribution of
all the therapeutic disciplines in a
supportive, safe environment.
The customized programs are based on an
individual's needs and goals. All sessions
emphasize comfort, fun learning and most
importantly, safety. The environment
provides a unique and optimum way for
individuals who are physically, emotionally
or developmentally challenged to participate
in equine therapeutic activities. Our
"co-therapists", the horses themselves,
are carefully selected for their gentle
nature, good health, and compatibility with
their individual clients.
Benefits of Participating in the HK
Therapeutic Horsemanship program include: Sensory Organization, Relevant and Purposeful
Communication, Improved Social Skills,
Increased Balance and Coordination, Fine
Motor Development, Cognitive Strengthening,
Improved Emotional Development, Increased
Motor Planning, Building of Strength and
Endurance… just to name a few.
Sessions are designed to facilitate and
promote a broad range of goals. Sessions can
focus on improving skills utilized in every
day life with a large array of exercises on
and off the horse. Fine motor skills can be
practiced during relevant activities, such
as breaking a carrot for a special equine
friend! Gains are made in attention span,
coping skills, problem solving and memory.
Confidence and self esteem grow as mastery
of the environment develops. Empowerment and
healing can occur as one develops or regain
controls of one's life, enhanced by the joy
experienced from the special bond with our
horses.
Equine Assisted Therapy- Sessions that emphasize therapeutic activities
either on or off the horse, such as
grooming, leading, feeding and prevocational
tasks to promote independence.
Therapeutic Riding - Instruction based sessions which emphasize riding skill
for people with special needs who may
require modifications or adaptations in
order to fulfill their desire to ride
horses.
How Can You Get Involved?
Volunteer With Us:
The HK Therapeutic
Horsemanship program welcomes volunteers!
We have volunteer training available for
people with (or without) horse
experience. The only requirements are a love
of animals and people.
Volunteers assist with horse leading and
handling, side walking, grooming and
providing general support to the therapeutic
team. Our dedicated volunteers help us
provide our outstanding Therapeutic
Horsemanship program.
Click here to contact our program director
and volunteer today!
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
All sponsorship donations are tax
deductible.
Become
a sponsor today! |
