We provide equine-assisted therapy to people with and without disabilities, regardless of the ability to pay. Horses have been used in therapy for centuries. The ancient Greeks even used them for people who had incurable illnesses. Its earliest recorded mention is in the writings of Hippocrates, around 460 B.C., who discussed the therapeutic value of riding.

Equine-assisted therapy is a treatment involving equine activities for the growth of those who have cognitive or physical challenges. There are several different types of both physical and mental therapies that can be used to help stimulate growth and learning. We have seen Todd grow in so many ways.

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At Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa (TROT), we are dedicated to providing the experience of a lifetime to people with and without disabilities, regardless of their ability to pay. We offer equine-assisted therapy to encourage the development of cognitive and motor skills. Clients address challenges, learn teamwork skills, and overcome physical disability, all while having fun!

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When we first opened our barn doors in 1998, it was to a young girl who suffered severe health problems. She suffered from a condition called dysautonomia. In this condition, the autonomic nervous system misfires. When experiencing joy, sadness, anxiety, or any of the other normal emotions children experience, her autonomic nervous system would misfire, and she would lose consciousness.

Meet Our Horses

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We have utilized many recovered rescue horses who have, with loving care and appropriate feed, joined our staff of equine therapists. Horses are some of the most popular animals to use in animal-assisted therapy because they are in tune to people's emotions and tend to give immediate feedback on actions by the rider or handler.

Ginny

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Ginny is a 30-year-old Welsh pony who previously worked at an English training and lesson facility in Northport, Alabama. When they no longer had children who were small enough to ride Ginny, she came to work at TROT. She has gotten to work with dozens of children. She has taken advanced riders to horse shows and has competed successfully at the AOHA State Show, placing against the best in the state.

Lucy

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But eventually, they bonded, and Lucy took her young rider to shows. Now, in the show ring, horses are quiet, well mannered, and move in a slow, controlled manner, even at the canter. Not Lucy. She and her young rider would race around the perimeter of the ring, lapping the other horses and riders.

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