EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES
Equine Assisted Activities (EAA) are any activities within an equine environment, mounted or non-mounted, where the goal is skill attainment, education, recreation, and/or leisure.
Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding
Taught by specially trained instructors certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl), therapeutic/adaptive riding lessons develop horseback riding skills in individuals with disabilities. The goal of adaptive riding lessons is for each client to reach his/her highest level of independence in mounted and non-mounted equine activities.
Lessons may be private, semi-private (2 riders) or group (4 riders).
| Clarification Between Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) and Equine Assisted Activities (EAA) | ||
|---|---|---|
| EAT / Therapy | EAA / Therapeutic / Adaptive Riding | |
| Description | Medical treatment (OT, PT, SLP) utilizing the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy to address functional goals | Recreational activity providing horseback riding lessons for individuals with disabilities |
| Completed by | Licensed occupational, physical, or speech therapist | Certified therapeutic/adaptive riding instructor |
| Goals | Land-based activities and functional skills individualized to the specific needs of the patient | Skills associated with riding a horse and horse-related ground activities |
| Setting | One-on-one treatment | Individual, semi-private, or group lessons |
| Payment | Paid by family. May be billable through insurance for partial or full reimbursement | Paid by family |
| Timeline | Plan of care individualized to patient. Progress is periodically reassessed to determine need for ongoing services | Can become a lifelong activity |
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Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
Clinic-based services are also available.
Personal Training Classes
Fitness and exercise sessions provided by certified personal training staff in our state-of-the-art inclusive fitness center.
Related Links
Life Spirit Speech Pathology, Inc.
Speech therapy services are provided by Life Spirit speech, an independent contractor of The Shea Center.
American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. (AHA)
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH)
