Therapeutic Benefits
Providing Confidence and Dignity
Therapeutic riding opens up a whole new world of movement, freedom, fun and profound therapy for many people. The Independence Saddle is a specialized adaptive saddle for people with severe disabilities based on the MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) principles and concepts:
- Positions the rider allowing them to interact more easily with the horse
- Promotes balance, head, and trunk control
- Improves digestion, breathing, circulation
- Increased range of motion for muscles and joints
- Promotes correct posture while feeling secure, supported, and independent
The Independence Saddle is designed to make it easier for the side walkers and at the same time empower the rider to sit independently.
Therapeutic horsemanship centers around the world use equine-oriented activities to promote and enhance self-esteem and the development of cognitive, physical, and communicative abilities. The Independence Saddle provides riders the tools to experience whatever they are dreaming. In addition, by eliminating the need for a back rider, the welfare of therapy horses is no longer compromised.
The benefits of therapeutic riding have gained international recognition. The interaction with another living being and the special bond people form with animals is leveraged as a therapeutic tool. The rhythmic, three-dimensional movement of the horse provides numerous physical benefits such as:
- stimulates and strengthens unused muscles
- improves muscle tone and core strength
- provides low impact exercise
- improves balance and coordination
- enhances neuro-developmental treatment
- improves spinal flexibility
The Independence Saddle offers a new way for the rider with multiple impairments to participate in equestrian therapy with great confidence and dignity.
