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Pony & Me Equine Therapy

Cerebral Palsy Alberta

10 Openings

Summary
The Pony & Me Adapted Equine Program for children with disabilities is an animal-assisted therapy to help children with a variety of disabilities.

Description
What you'll be doing

This type of therapy uses the riding of horses as an effective way of providing physical and emotional therapy as well as psychological benefits to the children with various disabilities including cerebral palsy, spectrum of autism, visual and hearing loss, anxiety disorder, learning disorder and many more.

Children will be assisted by volunteers and under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist they will be led in physical exercise as well as interacting with the animals. Adapted equipment is available: Specialized therapy Saddle (Inky Dinky, and adjustable saddle), Rein markers, and Helmets. In Partnership with WELCA and Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association. *Class size is limited. Please contact us to be added to a waiting list.

Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

Willing to undergo a background or police records check

When

Flexible

Where

On-site Address
26208 Township Rd 511

Spruce Grove , Alberta T7Y 1C6

Causes

Children & Youth

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Type of Volunteer

IndividualCollege/University Placement

Type of Activity

IndoorPhysically Active

Good for Ages

Adult (Ages 18-54)Older Adult (Ages 55+)

Languages

English

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Minimum Age Requirement

Adult (Age 18-54)