The Therapeutic Riding is recommended for children and adults with neurological and developmental disorders such as:

•  Cerebral Palsy
•  Autism Spectrum Disorders
•  ADHD
•  Mental retardation
•  Down Syndrome
•  Angelman syndrome
•  Rett Syndrome (Rett)
• Psychomotor retardation 
•  Learning difficulties                                                                                                     
• Behavioral disorders
• Communication disorders of speech and language
• Psychological or psychiatric disorders
• Gravis – Myopathies
• Spina bifida
• Spinal cord injuries
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Stroke etc.

The therapeutic benefits are numerous and relate to the movement, communication, cognitive skills, perceptual skills, sociability and mental sphere of the patient. The most important ones are:

• Smooth muscle tone
• Curbing pathological patterns of body position movement
• Increase of muscle coordination
• Improve gross and fine movement
• Improve eye and movement coordination
• Improve balance
• Improve gait
• Increase concentration and attention
• Expand  perception and cognitive skills
• Improve of speech and communication
• Increased socialization and sociability
• Increase self-esteem and self-confidence

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