The therapist takes Luca around in both directions along the fence (rounding both to the right, and to the left). This provides "input" to Luca's body as he must right his body to stay straight up on the horse as they make the turns. If Rebecca sees him leaning to one side (he leans to the right) she will put her hand on him in such a way as to prompt him to straighten up.
As the horse walks, the movement provides "walking" input to Luca's body.
After the session is the ideal time to get Luca walking, taking best advantage of the "reciprocal input" he's received in the past 20-30 minutes. First though, he gets to pet the horse.
This is what greeted me at the first pass around the fence. Needless to say, we LOVE riding horses!
4 comments:
well, aren't we just the little rennaissance man! music, literature, horseback riding, fencing..
God, but I love you Luca! What fun. I never would have thought horses could be so helpful to you. Keep showing us "happy" little man.
Sweet helmet.
To DIE for!
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