located on the PEACEFUL Eastern Shore of maryland
4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program
A PATH Intl Center offering Horseback Riding and Equine-Assisted Learning Activities for individuals with special needs
Our mission is to help improve the lives of children and adults with special needs through the use of Horseback Riding and Equine Assisted Learning Activities.
Benefits of Therapeutic Riding These can include:
• Improved sensory processing abilities
• Improved learning, concentration and spatial awareness
• Improvement in joint mobility, balance and coordination
• Positive changes in muscle tone
• Increased self-confidence and social interaction skills
• An incentive and opportunity to take responsibility and control
• The transfer of learning outcomes in an equine environment to daily living skills
It benefits people of all ages with a range of conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, learning disabilities, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, mental health challenges, acquired brain injury and sensory impairments.