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National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy helps disabled children build muscles
Hippotherapy program uses horseriding exercises to teach patients to walk
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Hippotherapy--a Greek word meaning "treatment with the help of a horse"--is a form of physical therapy that uses the horse as a therapy tool. It is designed for people who, because of disabilities, have difficulty using their abdominal or trunk muscles. Riding a horse can help such people build the strength, coordination and balance they need to sit up, move their arms and legs and even stand and walk.
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News
CCS gets $50,000 from Asian-American community
Community Services' capital campaign hopes to earn $250,000 by June 30.
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News
Education summit identifies school problems, possible solutions
District, city and law enforcement officials focus on affordable housing, school renovations.
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Seniors
Safety tips for older drivers
Senior motorists can take steps to prevent accidents.
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