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Special Olympics, Skowhegan, ME, September 29, 2007

The Mission of Freedom Riders is to provide educational and therapeutic horseback programs for physically, mentally and emotionally challenged individuals.

PO Box 147
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2282

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Benefits of therapeutic horseback riding

Both the physical movement of the horse and the emotional human-animal bond work to improve the rider's balance, posture, flexibility, muscle-tone and coordination. Benefits may also include: improved sensory integration, increased attention span and listening skills. Therapeutic horseback riding gives individuals a wonderful sense of independence and freedom.

Who can gain from Freedom Riders?

Both children and adults can benefit from the wonderful therapy of horseback riding. Individuals with cerebral palsy, Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, head injuries, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, visual, auditory and language disorders and more can accomplish their goals through therapeutic horseback riding.