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Pittsburgh equine therapy programs offer life-changing support to kids with special needs Kristy Locklin August 28, 2019 Kidsburgh Pittsburgh When Mason Markosky was born 14 weeks premature, he was left with brain damage and irreparable injury to his airway. Along with a diagnosis of Costello syndrome and cerebral palsy, his parents were told Mason was not likely to survive. Despite those odds, today he is 19 years old and capable of walking on his own. The remarkable change
You asked? "What's the Difference between Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding?"
The Answer: Hippotherapy is a form of physical, occupational and speech therapy in which a therapist uses the characteristic movements of a horse to provide carefully graded motor and sensory input. A foundation is established to improve neurological function and sensory processing, which can be generalized to a wide range of daily activities. Unlike therapeutic horseback riding (commonly known as the PATH Therapeutic Riding method) where specific riding skills are taught, Hi
EAGALA - equine-assisted psychotherapy and equine-assisted counseling services at the LTC in 2018
Here, at the Ligonier Therapeutic Center in Ligonier, PA, we have created an environment where at risk youth, veterans, military members and their families can come together to facilitate healing and strengthen relationships through equine interaction and outdoor activities in a peaceful farm setting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boVatiz-55g In addition to mental health services, EAGALA at the LTC can also provide experiential education such as Leadership Development and T
