Why horses?
TROT’s horse partners have been carefully selected for their movement quality and even temperament, and they enter our program only after extensive training. The horse provides ample opportunities for the client to experience movement and sensory input, and that combination can produce powerful results in improved physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
The horse moves in a rhythmic, symmetrical, and organized way. Each step the horse takes provides strong sensory and physical input in many dimensions including up and down, side to side, and back and forth. By asking for variations in these movements the therapist or instructor gains results that cannot be achieved by a machine or duplicated in a clinic setting.
The warmth, touch, sight, and sound of the horse and the outdoor ranch environment allow our clients to reach their goals and have fun at the same time.