Taras Chance

Interactive Vaulting

Tara’s Chance provides (30) minute equine assisted therapy sessions for special needs children based upon their individual needs. The concept of equestrian therapy combines vaulting (gymnastics on a moving horse) and therapeutic riding resulting in exceptional goal oriented programs. Therapeutic qualities of riding are recognized by many medical professionals, including the American Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The goals and benefits are different for every child, depending on their individual needs. The movement of the horse causes an inherent response from the child, relaxing muscles that are tight, increasing tone in muscles that are weak, building balance, coordination and control, which in turn enables children to use hands and arms, sit, stand and walk. While we know that therapeutic riding is a potent form of physical and emotional therapy, the children see it as fun. These children, who are not invited to participate in soccer games or ballet performances, can, through equestrian therapy, be enabled not only to make extraordinary physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, but to participate and succeed in a real sport and take pride in performing for family and friends.