In therapeutic riding, the horse acts as a motivational partner and encourages people to surpass themselves and stabilize their abilities. This strengthens all areas of development: emotional, mental, physical and social. Other animal-assisted activities are also offered.
Animals as therapeutic companions have a healing effect on people. Many people experience encounters with animals that are different from the usual interactions. Observing, feeding, touching and stroking animals radiates safety and security. I incorporate this healing power into my animal-assisted work. The animals remain independent living beings and are there to help people. The relationship between the horse and the young client is a helpful alternative and can be used as a supplement to other therapeutic measures. Therapeutic riding aims to ease children's and young people's fears and frustrations and build trust. This leads to a sense of achievement and newfound self-esteem. The units on the horse consist of sensomotoric, socio- and psychomotoric exercises. In addition, the three-dimensional movements of the horse train the client's balance, coordination, posture, gait and perception.
