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Walk On’s mission is dedicated to providing equine assisted activities to people with physical, cognitive, social and emotional disabilities.
Why Try Therapeutic Riding?
- PHYSICAL: Balance, coordination, mobility, muscle tone, motor control, sensory integration and visual/spatial orientation.
- COGNITION: Attention, communication, judgment, following directions, problem solving and sequencing.
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SOCIAL: Cooperation, empathy, responsibility,
respect and trust. -
EMOTIONAL: Confidence, motivation, goal setting
and self-esteem. - BEHAVIORAL: Relaxation and self-discipline.
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Horseback riding can strengthen core muscles and help disabled individuals learn important motor skills.
"You sit on a horse and one's pelvis goes forward and back, side to side and rotational. It duplicates a human walking."
Mary Illing
President & Program Director
How You Can Help
These are additional ways you can help support the Walk On mission.
Rider Support
Help change a life. Enable participants to ride by providing them with financial assistance.
Adopt-A-Horse
Help feed the herd! Our horses are the hardest workers at our facility.
Wish List
Donate office material, horse supplies, or professional services.
Our Partners
Have a positive impact on a life. Thank you to the organizations for their continued support.