Healing through horse riding

Studies have shown that by working with animals, people who are disabled or have been through serious trauma can improve their physical, emotional, cognitive and social skills. One of the most popular, successful and fun methods is through therapeutic horse riding.

Afton Grove  is a country retreat in Noordhoek which supports an organisation that uses this approach; SARDA, the South African Riding for the Disabled Association. SARDA was started by Belinda Sampson and Joy Finlay in 1973 in Cape Town. Today, SARDA has branches in Noordhoek, Port Elizabeth, Durban and the Highveld.

Source: http://exploring-cape-town.tumblr.com/post/58843604076/studies-have-shown-that-by-working-with-animals