Stirrup Some Service
Location
Georgia Southern University- Williams Center
Faculty Mentors
Dr. Kropp and Dr. Maurer
Course Name
FYE 1410 H
Session Type
Undergraduate Poster Presentation
Presentation Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Start Date
18-4-2018 12:00 PM
End Date
April 2018
Description
Statesboro, Georgia is a town with an unassuming need for a therapeutic, social program with a focus on individuals with disabilities. Haley Dent, with Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation, is implementing such a project at Stirrup Some Fun, an equine-therapy-based riding experience that celebrates the strengths of each participant while challenging them to encourage growth. The triumphs of each rider, such as an increased range of motion, improved flexibility, and enhanced motor skills can be observed physically during each session, but successes such as high self-esteem and more efficient communication can be observed as well as felt by all involved. Literature on animal-assisted therapy suggests that the physical benefits last only as long as the treatment, but the character development and maturation achieved by the participants lasts a lifetime.
Stirrup Some Service
Georgia Southern University- Williams Center
Statesboro, Georgia is a town with an unassuming need for a therapeutic, social program with a focus on individuals with disabilities. Haley Dent, with Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation, is implementing such a project at Stirrup Some Fun, an equine-therapy-based riding experience that celebrates the strengths of each participant while challenging them to encourage growth. The triumphs of each rider, such as an increased range of motion, improved flexibility, and enhanced motor skills can be observed physically during each session, but successes such as high self-esteem and more efficient communication can be observed as well as felt by all involved. Literature on animal-assisted therapy suggests that the physical benefits last only as long as the treatment, but the character development and maturation achieved by the participants lasts a lifetime.
