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Equine Movement
Occupational Therapy provided by Iron Horse and NoCo Pediatric OT
Music Therapy provided by Elevate Music Therapy
Proud partners of Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates
Occupational Therapy Utilizing Equine Movement
Licensed Occupational Therapists utilize the movement of the horse as a therapeutic tool to maximize therapeutic outcomes. Not only does the horse's movement provide excellent postural, balance, and motor coordination challenges, it can impact riders in a variety of other areas too, including sensory, cognitive, and social emotional skills.
Working as A Team
Every horse's gait is different, and our trained team matches clients to horse's and equipment based on the specific needs of the child. All of our OTs are skilled to address sensory processing, executive function, gross and fine motor, and visual motor skills on the horse. Riders are given a sense of support through their equine movement team, which consists of their horse, therapist, a side walker & a horse walker.
Music Therapy Utilizing Equine Movement
Iron Horse is proud to partner with Elevate Music Therapy to provide co-treats to clients throughout the week. Music Therapy using equine movement combines horseback riding with music-based interventions to create a highly motivating, sensory environment.
A Unique Combination
Working together, OTs and music therapists will use music to target improved attention, reduced anxiety as well as increased motivation, communication and social interactions. Our horses are trained to tolerate music instruments being played on and around them, creating not only a fun but safe environment!
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