Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Torah's 1st Hippotherapy

My new job is working for a gal that is a Physical Therapist. In addition to her every day therapy sessions, she also runs a Non-Profit organization that helps kids with the use of horses. It is call STRENGTHENING GAIT. Torah had her first session on the 29th of August while my dad and sister were here in Wyoming visiting us. The pictures are all thanks to my wonderful sister!!! Thanks again Chrissy!

We were at an outside arena that a land owner is letting Lorrina use. The property was just sold and will be no longer available to her to use as of September, so for the winter she will be using the arena at the State Fair Grounds here in Douglas. It was a beautiful, warm day to be outside and Torah did great on the horses (Prince and Rascal). Sadly in the same area, search crews were out looking for a Dep. Sheriff that was swept away by the river the day before. I was glad that the horses did so well with the helicopters hovering the river not far from where we were working. The Deputy was found on Sunday and our condolences go out to his family!

Torah had a blast and did so well. Her helmet kept falling down in her face, but she did not seem to mind at all. Catey was a great help riding on the horse with Torah (otherwise I might have been up there and that could have been very interesting . . . maybe I can get some lessons!!). We are going to try and keep this up. I am really hoping that it might help her figure out her balance and maybe even help her scoliosis as well.

Below are some of the pictures that Chrissy took.




Daddy's little girl

Daddy's little girl

Torah with Mommy!

Torah with Mommy!