Friends,

I want to thank you for reminding me of my childhood, of going to my
grandparent's farm where my Grandpa would insist putting me on a horse
just for entertainment basically, I'm sure he had no clue it was doing
me wonders in my rehabilitation because at that time Hippotherapy wasn't
a thing.  I'm sure my grandparents are looking down from heaven, smiling
and thinking we did something right.  I haven't rode horse since I was
15, but I would love to again, not because of the therapy volue but the
enjoyment.  And I think most rehabilitation centers think that thought
also, if you give somebody some enjoyment and something to look forward
to, they'll definitely make more progress in all areas within a shorter
time.

Thanks,
Anthony

Visit me at http://www.anthonyarnold.net/

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From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Magenta Raine
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 6:10 PM
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Jennifer,
Hippotherapy helps people with CP with balance, posture,
self-confidence, as
well as learning through feeling while riding, from the way the horse
moves,
they learn the proper way to walk. It may not be possible for them to
walk
like a typical kid, but they get a sense of what it feels like. I know
we
used to have several teens on this list who went on to compete in
equestrian
events. I personally, rode every Sunday for 3 years.

Mag
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