
THERAPEUTIC RIDING
Banbury Cross is proud to offer therapeutic riding services to children and adults with a variety of needs. Therapeutic riding has been found to improve core strength, increase flexibility, and allow participants to experience a bond with a powerful animal, while also increasing independence. Our PATH International certified and experienced instructors work hard to tailor each lesson to the individual student, while also keeping the students over-all goals in mind. Our students have reported back numerous benefits and improvements in other areas of their lives. These benefits include improvements in balance, physical strength, coordination, mobility, self-confidence, self-control, peer interaction, and social skills.
Some of the diagnosis we serve are the following:
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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ADD/ADHD
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Developmental Delays
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Cerebral Palsy
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Down syndrome
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Emotional, behavioral, or mental health diagnosis
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Head trauma/brain injury
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Deaf and hard of hearing
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Orthopedic disorder
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Visual impairment
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Genetic conditions/disorders
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Intellectual disability
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Stroke
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PTSD
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Spina Bifida
Rider Requirements
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Must Have Diagnosed Disability (Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, Social, etc)
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Must Be Over 3 Years Old
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Must Not Exceed 180 Pounds (For our horse's safety)
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Must Be Able to Complete Forms (physician statement must be signed and
completed by a doctor (MD,PA or NP) -
Must Be Able To Attend Initial Evaluation
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Down Syndrome: Must Have Negative Atlantoaxial Xray
If a perspective student does not meet these safety requirements
they will not eligible to participate

2023 Rider Paperwork