A local program is celebrating four decades of helping people with Autism through horse therapy. ARobertsCBS reports ⬇
PHILADELPHIA — A local program is celebrating four decades of helping people with Autism through horse therapy. Eyewitness News is taking you to Pegasus Riding Academy in Northeast Philadelphia.
This trot around the arena is anything but ordinary for 18-year-old Brandon Budd and his horse Rafino. Brendan has Autism.Earth Day: New Jersey Lawmaker Working To Clean Up Abandoned Boats Along Jersey Shore CoastlineHe’s been riding for seven years at Pegasus Academy and through horse therapy has developed skills, including focus and sequencing.
“When Brendan and I first started working together we had a really hard time with building, first we do this and then we do that and over the years we’ve been able to build it to memorize 10-step patterns,” Executive Director Teresa Fletcher said. Executive Director Teresa Fletcher says Brendan has become independent enough to prep and walk his own horse, even competing at the Devon Horse Show and that horses and people are naturally a good fit.
“Horses have a three-dimensional swing gate so their motion action mimics ours which helps a lot of our riders focus because of that repetitive motion,” Fletcher said.Brendan’s grandfather, Rich, who first introduced his grandson to Pegasus has seen a positive change.After a long day of practice, Brendan showed CBS3 how his partner unwinds.Apparently, it’s an old cowboy trick. If you’re horse can’t sweat, you give them beer and it helps them sweat faster.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Chicago hospital's 'Mirror Me' program teaches kids with autism how to socializeRush University's 'Mirror Me' program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.
Baca lebih lajut »
Demi Burnett Speaks Up About Being Diagnosed With Autism as a WomanIn a TikTok video, The Bachelor star Demi Brunett opened up about autism misdiagnosis in women and her experience with pathological demand avoidance.
Baca lebih lajut »
Englewood children celebrate Earth Day 2022 with hands-on activitiesChildren in Englewood's Building Blocks Learning Academy got their hands dirty celebrating Earth Day 2022 all week with hands-on educational fun.
Baca lebih lajut »
Feeling Anxiety Around Climate Change? You're Not Alone. Here's What to Know About ‘Climate Distress'Some people are worried about climate change to the point that they need therapy.
Baca lebih lajut »
See Queen Elizabeth II Celebrate 96th Birthday in New Photo With Horses - E! OnlineQueen Elizabeth II celebrated her 96th birthday with The Royal Windsor Horse Show by posing with the four-legged stars of the show.
Baca lebih lajut »
Candace Cameron Bure leaves Hallmark for GAC Family to make 'faith-filled' contentFormer Full House star and hallmarkchannel staple candacecbure has signed a deal with GACfamilyTV to produce 'faith-filled' content, according to a statement from the media network.
Baca lebih lajut »