SMART with Heart

SMART with Heart is a PATH Intl. accredited premier therapeutic riding center proudly serving Sarasota and Manatee counties. Our Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors teach basic riding and horsemanship skills in an adaptive manner to meet the individual needs of each participant. Our program is designed to benefit our participants physically, socially, cognitively, and emotionally with the assistance of our equines and volunteers who are trained to work with participants of varying abilities.

What Are the Benefits of Therapeutic Riding?

Therapeutic riding helps improve:
– Balance & Coordination
– Muscle Tone & Motor Planning
– Communication & Social Skills
– Confidence & Emotional Regulation

Learn more about SMART with Heart and explore their programs at https://smartwithheart.org/.

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