‘Hearts and Horses' to educate professionals about therapeutic riding

WARWICK — At Winslow Therapeutic Center, horses have touched people’s heart. They have seen someone who wasn’t able to walk, sit on a horse and feel alive again. And someone with depression have their spirit lifted. For children with disabilities, horses can be a vehicle to help build muscle tone, develop coordination and balance. Also, they learn to confide in and build a friendship with the horse. Each year, the center sets aside a special day for educators, social workers, doctors, school principals, equine professionals, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists, to experience therapeutic riding first hand. On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, Winslow will host “Hearts and Horses” to share what they know with professionals who have a direct link to children and adults with special needs. Winslow works with people of all ages, and with almost every kind of human problem or challenge. Their horse-related activities benefit children with learning disabilities and autism, seniors coping with issues of aging, teens learning leadership skills, parents learning parenting skills, and many other human challenges and problems. Everyone who is interested in the benefits of therapeutic riding is welcome. For more information, visit www.winslow.org or call 986-6686.