Riding and working with horses allows participants to learn through visual, auditory, and tactile methods. These interactions with the horse allow participants to explore their environment and gain new life skills through experiential learning. Establishing a partnership between horse and rider builds trust and increases confidence as they learn to work together.
The natural three-dimensional movement of the horse cannot be replicated in any other therapeutic setting. The horse's constant motion engages both mind and body as the rider adjusts to maintain balance. As the horse's body swings side to side, lifts up and down, and rocks back and forth, the human mind must problem-solve to stay balanced and re-balance with every step.
The natural three-dimensional movement of the horse cannot be replicated in any other therapeutic setting. The horse's constant motion engages both mind and body as the rider adjusts to maintain balance. As the horse's body swings side to side, lifts up and down, and rocks back and forth, the human mind must problem-solve to stay balanced and re-balance with every step.
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About GAIT TRC
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GAIT TRC began with a Board of Directors in 1995. GAIT's mission is "To improve the quality of life of children and adults with special needs through equine activities and therapies, resulting in a more independent life in society."
GAIT TRC accomplishes its mission using its specially trained horses, professional PATH International Certified Instructors and dedicated, highly trained volunteers to provide equine activities and therapies for people with various disabilities.
GAIT TRC accomplishes its mission using its specially trained horses, professional PATH International Certified Instructors and dedicated, highly trained volunteers to provide equine activities and therapies for people with various disabilities.
GAIT TRC Staff
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Martha Dubensky has loved and owned horses for most of her life. In 1983, she was introduced to horses providing therapy for people with disabilities at "Monique Stable" in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Thirsty for more knowledge on this therapy, she volunteered at a program in Warwick, New York for several years and in 1994 became a certified PATH International therapeutic riding instructor.
GAIT TRC Horses
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GAIT TRC utilizes specially trained horses carefully selected for temperament, soundness, and equilateral movement. Prospective horses donated to the program are thoroughly vetted prior to being accepted on a trial basis. Horses must be sound at the walk/trot/canter, have good ground manners, be accepting of their environment and riders, have a low flight response, and be able to handle people walking on both sides of them.
Board of Directors
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The staff, volunteers, and program participants would like to thank GAIT's Board of Directors and Advisory Council for their commitment and dedication to GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center. Their efforts to procure additional funding for GAIT TRC through donations, memberships, grants, and fundraisers have helped to keep program fees as low as possible.
Therapeutic Programs
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GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center (GAIT TRC) is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center that offers a variety of equine activities and/or therapies (EAAT) designed to meet the needs of children and adults with developmental, physical, and mental/ emotional challenges. We are constantly expanding our programs to accommodate any and all types of disabilities and are always willing to include individuals in EAAT activities to the best of our ability.
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