Founded in 2011, Hearts with Hooves Therapeutic Riding center is open and thriving. Assisting individuals of all ages with special needs through equine therapy! For individuals with learning or mental disabilities riding motivates them to increase concentration, patience, and discipline. If a psychological or emotional disability is present, the unique relationship formed with a horse can help improve interpersonal relationships as well. Some benefits of therapeutic riding are: • Studies have found that horses mimic the movements of the human gait. As a result, riding a horse can stimulate the muscles that a person uses to walk that would not have been stimulated in any other way. • Horses are amazingly intuitive and are able to foster and develop strong emotional ties and relationships wi