University of New Hampshire Equine Studies

Address: 278 Mast Road Ext.
Durham, NH 03824 Phone: (603) 862-0131 Email: cindy.burke@unh.edu Website: http://equine.unh.edu/trp

Therapeutic Riding is a mode of therapy utilizing functional riding skills, equine movement and a variety of therapy activities to achieve specific cognitive, physical and emotional goals. The UNH Therapeutic Riding Program adapts equine activities to allow for participation of riders over the age of 5 with cognitive, physical and emotional challenges. Activities take place in a normal equine environment, augmented with therapeutic games and activities. Adaptations are diagnosis-specific and focus on maximizing the abilities of each individual, rather than concentrating on disabilities.