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McFadden Ranch, Greybull, Wy |
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Therapeutic Riding |
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Click Here for the B&S Official Website.
Body & Spirit is a therapeutic riding, Hippotherapy, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program. It combines the love of horses with rehabilitating therapy. Horseback riding is good for anyone seeking a fun and challenging path to physical and mental wellness. Just take a look at what some of our clients have to say:
“It’s been MARVELOUS! Fantastically cognitive! It has helped my balance and knee.” Barbara Rech (72 years old stroke victim)
“I like the whole experience of riding. I like the horses, the therapists and helpers.” Penny Foreman (36 years old, cerebral palsy)
“When I wonder what good my few hours of volunteering means, its when I see the smiles of the young and the old. Then I know!” Marilyn Kelly (Volunteer Horse Leader)
We have 3 programs a year each lasting 10 sessions. There are generally 15 to 20 clients in each program. The program also has 6 wonderful and patient horses that are loaned or owned by the program. |
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Recipe for a Smile: 1x Patient, experienced horse (w/ assorted equipment
1-5x Dedicated professionals (Riding Instructor, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Horse Professional, and Mental Health Professional
3x Caring volunteers
1x Human (large or small) with a significant life challenge |
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Mix professionals, volunteers, and horse in a large arena. Blend until skilled team forms. Introduce human into mixture, gently bringing expectations from simmer to full boil. Add color, light, and music to taste. Sprinkle liberally with fun and love. Smile may be maintained indefinitely with regular infusions from the hearts of devoted supporters providing equipment, time, skills, and funds. Recipe may be doubled as needed. |
