Horse Therapy

Caden recently started Hippo therapy also know as Equine assisted therapy. The use of this therapy is supposed to build his core muscles (abs and back), give him the stretch he needs of his inner legs and build the muscles he needs of his outer legs. Along with these benefits, the rhythm of a horses gait replicates a humans gait. As a result, the movement of the horse will send the signals to Caden's brain help reestablish the connections he needs. He recently completed his 5th session and loves it. The facility is beautiful and the therapists and assistants are absolutely wonderful. The horse Caden rides is "Percy". Caden gets to tell Percy to go, to stop, and gets to sing songs and play games throughout his session. It costs $25 a session but the cost is well worth it. This is a non profit organization that runs completely on donations. If you wish to donate to the organization itself or specifically to Caden's sessions make checks payable to Equine Assisted Therapy and you can mail the check to myself or to Mountain Valley Therapy(if it's specifically for Caden make sure there is a note that says for Caden Kaizen ). To learn more about this program check out their website www.mountainvalleytherapy.org

Caden meeting Percy for the first time
Caden waiting to mount Percy
Caden getting on
And he's on
Caden riding in the arena

Rachelle the assistant on the left, Jennifer the therapist on the right, and Glen driving in the rear
Caden had a permanent grin on his face the entire time
More of Caden riding
Caden riding backwards on Percy
Good job Caden
After he's done he gets to give Percy 3 cookies
Good boy Percy