OUR SUCCESS
During therapeutic riding, a special needs
individual’s body moves in a way very similar to
human walking. The horse moves up and down; side to
side; and back and forth in synchronized, repetitive
patterns, much the same as the human gait. This
movement improves the rider’s balance, body
symmetry, muscle tone, and head and neck control.
The success of the riders has been
unbelievable. Two of our autistics non-verbal
children spoke their first words after a month of
therapeutic riding. The children were able to ask
the horse to "walk" and praise the horse by saying
"good boy Slapshot".
 We
are a member of NARHA. NARHA started in 1969 as the
North American Riding for the Handicapped
Association. Headquartered in Denver, CO with
membership all over the globe, NARHA is a
professional membership association for individuals
in the field of equine assisted activities and
therapies—who inspire and enrich the human spirit
for individuals with special needs.
Willow Creek
Ranch is a member of NARHA and has been in operation
since September, 2007.
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