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At A Horse Connection, we believe that the benefits of being on a horse and in the
natural environment provide an optimal therapeutic experience for children with disabilities. Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy in nature provides limitless learning opportunities for skill acquisition to help children succeed at home, during play, and at school. They become more successful at participating in their everyday “occupations”. Who We Help A Horse Connection specializes in guiding your child through engaging, creative and outcome driven sessions to address issues that may be present with conditions that include: ● Autism Spectrum Disorder ● Sensory Processing Disorder ● ADHD ● Anxiety and Depression ● Brain Injury ● Cerebral Palsy ● Genetic Disorders including Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Prader Willi Syndrome ● Intellectual Disability |
Our Founder and Director - Nancy King, MS, OTL
As a lifelong horsewomen with 22 years experience, licensed Occupational Therapist, Nancy King, MS, OTL combines traditional and innovative treatment strategies by utilizing the rhythm and sensory input of the horse’s movement to significantly improve outcomes for kids. Nancy and her innovative treatment approach are the subject of two award winning documentary films, “Riding Tall” and “A Horse Connection”. She is also published in the textbook “Hippotherapy and Human Occupation”. Always passionate, caring, and engaging, she provides safe, and impactful occupational therapy sessions. She and her team strive to make sure that your child is having fun and looks forward to their next session with their horse companion! |
