Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding contributes positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of children and adults with special or additional needs…
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Equestrian Vaulting
Equestrian vaulting is best described as gymnastics on horseback. Vaulters perform a variety of gymnastic …
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Riding Lessons
All ages and abilities catered for. Scenic riding trails in the beautiful Co. Wicklow countryside …
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Stable Management
Fun and interactive group stable management lessons for children including theory and …
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Volunteering
Essie is always on the lookout for enthusiastic horse-lovers to help with leading horses for therapeutic …
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Equine-Assisted Learning
Equine-assisted learning is a ground-based activity where the participant works with the horses to carry out …
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We offer therapeutic riding for those with special needs. This involves using specially trained horses to carry out specific activities and tasks that over time help to improve physical, emotional and social skills.
We also offer regular riding lessons from age 3 up, which means siblings can also take part.
Example:
People with autism benefit greatly because of the various emotional and sensory sensations that come from riding and caring for a horse. When they brush, hug, and pat the horse, they learn to associate emotions with the care they are providing.
We also know that autistic children often have difficulty comprehending normal directions. With us the child follows directions through fun activities which makes it easier to grasp and remember. And because they also have to give the horse direction it provides more opportunities to communicate
