South Dallas Equestrian Club Embarks on a Life Changing Mission With Equine Therapy, Here Are the Center’s Noteworthy Achievements

People with access to the majestic horses in their backyard or even on the track consider themselves lucky. Several equestrian athletes, trainers, and riders have emerged victorious in the equestrian domain. But equestrianism is one such sport that goes beyond the competition grounds. While the elite society may consider it something that draws coins only, some get involved for other purposes.

Equestrianism has become more popular in the US than in any other country. Having said so, several US cities have proved themselves worthy of this sport for years. Now, a city in the US state of Texas has decided to explore the therapeutic side of horseback riding on a mission to better human well-being.

South Dallas’ equestrian club has come up with a great initiative.

A Southern Dallas club, Equest, is on a mission to prove that horseback riding pastime can bring changes to the lives of the ailing crowd. People with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities may get a lot of help from equine therapy, which may work better than conventional treatments. Aged two and above, everyone between this age range can opt for this. 115 different diagnoses of emotional, physical, and cognitive conditions are there, and the Dallas club has had special ones visiting them from all these groups.

A 28-year-old autistic boy, Zachary, has been receiving help from equine treatment for nearly a decade. When the trainer asked his mom to share some insights, she voiced, “He is more relaxed, and he’s very happy when he arrives.” Besides elevating self-esteem, equine therapy also improves muscle tone and balance. In kids, this particular activity can also reduce near-sightedness or myopia due to exposure to sunlight. On a similar note, the trainer had something to say.

The real deal at the Dallas club

Instructor Michaela McKinney said, “You see joy every day when you come here. You walk through the barn, and clients are smiling and saying hi to their horses, and you see just an immense amount of joy that you don’t see anywhere else”.

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She further said, “and it truly helps people in such a different way than anything I’ve ever seen.” Being in close contact with the horses can make us feel safe and better our interactions with others. To take the initiative forward, Equest has come up with various volunteering opportunities on a group or individual basis.

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