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Welcome to the website for Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc., located at 733 Hill Street in Bristol, CT. Our website's purpose is to provide you with the basics of our organization and contacts with whom you may correspond to learn more about us.

What is Therapeutic Riding ?
A exciting discipline in which horses and equine-related activities are used for therapeutic purposes.

Possible benefits may include improved muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination and motor development as well as emotional and psychological well-being.

• Physical -  the natural gait of the horse builds strength and flexibility in the trunk muscles.
• Cognitive  - following directions helps riders focus.
• Sensory Integration - the farm provides a variety of sensory stimulations.
• Emotional - courage, self confidence and self esteem are achieved though the setting and achievement of goals
• Behavioral - the horses and participation in the program are strong motivators for acceptable behavior.
• Social  - lessons are social events where riders interact with each other as well as their team. The team consists of instructors and volunteers.