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Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where each member of our community is able to enhance their quality of life through interaction with horses and nature in a positive, relaxing and nurturing environment.
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What are Equine Assisted Services?
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Equine-assisted services (EAS) is a term used to refer to various services in which professionals incorporate horses and other equines to benefit people. Three areas of EAS have been identified:
Therapy, Learning and Horsemanship. Tailored Rides is focused on the Horsemanship aspect of EAS. The motion of a horse can be very therapeutic. Riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. Therapeutic/adaptive horsemanship contributes to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with disabilities. In addition to the therapeutic benefits, horseback riding also provides recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors. |
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See what's going on at Tailored Rides
Check out the video below!
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Accreditation and Certification
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Tailored Rides is a PATH Int'l MEMBER CENTER
and adheres to the PATH Intl standards. Find out more about PATHThe Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl) accredits centers providing a variety of services to people with developmental disabilities, physical challenges, and mental health issues. PATH activities are based on an educational model; skills are taught to riders, vaulters and students. The professional guiding the experience is a specially-trained, PATH-certified instructor. Accreditation is voluntary and the process is a peer review system. A center that meets the accreditation requirements based on the administrative, facility, program and applicable special interest standards becomes a PATH Intl. Center. In addition to therapeutic equitation, a center may offer any number of equine-assisted activities and therapies, including Hippotherapy, equine facilitated mental health, driving, vaulting, trail riding, competition, ground work or stable management. Tailored Rides currently operates with one PATH-certified instructor & is a PATH, Intl Member Center. |
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Tailored Rides is proud to display the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency.
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Tailored Rides is a partner of the United Way of the Lamar County.
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