Medical Rehabilitation

Equine Therapy

Natural Interaction With Horses.

Sitrin is striving to make equine-assisted therapy readily available to more populations.  In October 2011, Sitrin announced its partnership with The Root Farm, a center of exellence for equine-assisted therapies for more than 14 years, Upstate Cerebral Palsy and The Kelberman Center.  This joint effort will result in a new facility on Sitrin's campus that will bring equine-assisted therapies to populations with special needs, including:

• Children with autism spectrum disorder
• Individuals with disabilities
• Individuals with behavioral health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder
• Individuals with traumatic brain injuries and depression
• At-risk youth
• Those who have experienced domestic violence

Equine-assisted therapy uses the movement of the horse to stimulate the riders physically and mentally.  These movements improve muscle tone, balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, strength, flexibility, swallowing reflexes, cognitive skills, and self-esteem.

The proposed equine-therapy center at Sitrin will house up to 20 horses and will help children and adults reach cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and behavioral goals.  Sitrin's equine-facilitated therapy program will undoubtedly be among the best in the country and a fantastic addition to Sitrin's pastoral campus.

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