Walk On

Walk On is dedicated to providing equine assisted activities for children, adults and seniors with physical, cognitive, social, and emotional disabilities. Walk On relies on both donations and volunteers to be able to provide the very best care to our participants. If you are interested in helping Walk On out, please contact our office at (847) 381-4231 or walkonfarm@comcast.net While riding a horse, students are given the opportunity to feel freedom and power through movement. As the horse walks, the movement is transferred to the rider, providing a combination of sensory, motor, and neurological stimulation. This translates to stronger muscles, better balance and coordination, and improved gait. Just as important as the physical benefits, greater self-confidence and self-esteem can be achieved through the freedom of movement Why is Therapeutic Riding effective? PHYSICAL: Balance, coordination, mobility, muscle tone, motor control, sensory integration and visual/spatial orientation. COGNITION: Attention, communication, judgment, following directions, problem solving and sequencing. SOCIAL: Cooperation, empathy, responsibility, respect and trust. EMOTIONAL: Confidence, motivation, goal setting and self-esteem. BEHAVIORAL: Relaxation and self-discipline.