REINSTORM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

The horse has a unique three-dimensional movement which replicates the movement that the human body experiences while walking.  Therefore a person who is in a wheelchair on the ground is able to experience the muscle stimulation and body movement that occurs while walking, which may be the only time they are able to ever feel that sensation.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF THERAPEUTIC RIDING INCLUDE:  Improved coordination, improved muscle tone, relaxation of spastic muscles, improved posture and balance, improved gross and fine motor skills, increased range of motion and strength, improved cardiovascular function and stamina.

PSYCO-SOCIAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:  Increased self-confidence, self-esteem, and self control, mastery of a difficult task, increased understanding of cause/effect, increased desire to take repsonsibility, improved social interactions and teamwork, increased ability to act independently, increased desire to take risks, increased empathy and sense of empowerment, interaction with positive role models, experience of success in a supportive and safe environment.

COGNITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  Increased vocabulary application and recall, improved attention and concentration, improved sequencing and planning skills, improved judgement and critical thinking skills, improved flexibility in thinking, increased verbal integration and participation. 

ABOUT US:

Reinstorm was founded in 2004.  Operating a therapeutic riding facility had always been Amy's dream.  After years of experience,  planning, education, and patience,  the doors finally opened!    And Reinstorm offers these services free of charge!

Reinstorm serves a wide variety of special needs children and adults.  Physical, mental and cognitive disabilities greatly benefit from the services we provide. 

Reinstorm staff include therapists, riding instructors and nurses. 

We are currently closed for the Winter ...... We hope to re-open this coming Spring with a wonderful new program!  Stay tuned! 

OUR MISSION:

To provide a secure, challenging, and compainable environment that brings the extraordinary benefits of therapeutic riding and equine therapy to special needs children through the sharing of our knowledge, compassion, experience, and inspiration.
 

CONTACT US:

Reinstorm Therapeutic Riding Center  is located in Frankfort, Ohio.    You may reach us by email at:  reinstormquarterhorses@yahoo.com

We are also on FACEBOOK - Look us up under REINSTORMTRC 

REINSTORM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 

Amy Biddle, Director

Michelle Collins, President

Cheryl Winn, Vice President

Board Trustees:  Nick Mendenhall

SPECIAL VOLUNTEER TRUSTEES:  Sarge Butler, Shannon Biddle, Cheyenne Payne

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! 

If you are looking for something new, a way to make a difference in the lives of others....   Please email us  No experience is necessary - we will train you!   We accept volunteer applications for ages 14 and over at this time.   Often, our volunteers find that the program at Reinstorm is just as rewarding to them as it is the students they assist!   

Each session at Reinstorm is tailored to fit a particular client's needs, however to better describe therapeutic riding - here are some definitions of Hippotherapy and EFP.  

Hippotherapy:

Hippotherapy (From the greek "hippo" meaning "horse") is physical therapy that utilizes the natural movement of the horse to help riders  regain physical strength, mobility, and coordination.  The similarities between a horse's pelvic movements at a walk, and the movement of a normal human pelvis enables the rider to physically learn or relearn skills and movements that may have been lost or compromised.  Speech, physical, or occupational therapy patients can improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, respiration, and body awareness as they sit upon and ride a horse in an enjoyable and effective method of treatment.  Hippotherapy patients tend to be the best motivated physical therapy patients, because the work is fun!

Equine Facilitated Psycotherapy:

EFP is a combination of the therapeutic riding and traditional psychotherapy.  Therapeutic riding is an individualized program of learning to ride a horse, which takes into account a person's disabilities and limitations.  Priniciples of centered riding are used to enable the rider to increase his/her body awareness, to attain proper alignment, and improve balance, strength, and coordination.  The psycotherapy component of EFP integrates issues that arise during therapeutic riding with the larger and ongoing issues in the rider's life.  Examples of this might include, fear, anxiety, self-control, and depression.  As these issues are brought to light, both inside the riding arena and outside, therapist and rider work together to effect changes in the rider's life that are in keeping with the rider's own personal goals.