Milestones Equestrian Achievement Program is a not-for-profit therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals
with disabilities.

We strive to assist each rider to become an innovative and productive member of the community by building independence, self-confidence, and social skills in a fun, loving environment.

The benefits, physical, cognitive, and psychological, are unique to horseback riding. Therapeutic horseback riding is an invaluable supplement to traditional therapies.

Psychological and Behavior benefits:

• Teaches trust through the rider/horse bond
• Teaches problem solving skills
• Increases self-confidence and self-discipline
• Teaches patience
• Enhances decision making skills
• Increases the ability to focus and stay on task
• Provides an increase in self-esteem and pride
• Instills a sense of accomplishment

Physical benefits:

• Improves balance, posture, and strengthens muscles
• Improves coordination
• Improves range of motion
• Replicates a muscle movement pattern similar to walking
• Stimulates the vestibular, nervous and circulatory systems