Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide to the Benefits of Therapeutic Riding (Practical Guide) [Paperback]

Naomi Scott (Author), J. Warren Evans (Foreword)

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: University of North Texas Press (May 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574411926
• ISBN-13: 978-1574411928
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #454,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Family Intervention, August 17, 2009

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David M. Hallum (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide to the Benefits of Therapeutic Riding (Practical Guide) (Paperback)

This book I strongly recommend for families who wish to do more for their students outside of the school setting. As a public school counselor working with students with special needs, I see this book as a down to earth guide to assist families who would like to do more for their student outside of the school setting. As we discuss the progress of their special need student in school, when appropriate, I have suggested looking into Therapeutic Riding.

After reading this book, as an almost "Therapeutic Riding for Dummies", I visited an actual center that was not too far from my home. While there I witnessed an elementary aged student with special needs working with a trainer and the horse. It was great to see a transformation happen as the student's smile grew as well as the parents. This book helped me to understand the process and the goals. This knowledge helps me as a more informed counselor to convey to other families seeking other assistance for their student outside of the school setting.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Special book, July 21, 2008

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Barbara Smith "Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide to the Benefits of Therapeutic Riding (Practical Guide) (Paperback)

Although this book is written with a target audience of riders, parents and volunteers, as an occupational therapist new to the area of hippotherapy and horses in general, I found it a helpful and enjoyable read. Long time volunteer, Naomi Scott has done such a good job explaining what is involved in working at a therapeutic riding center that readers will be inspired to check out this special field.
Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L is the author of The Recycling Occupational Therapist and Still Giving Kisses: A Guide to Helping and Enjoying the Alzheimer's Victim You Love

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A nice little book, January 7, 2008

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Kate Honour "Tiggles" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide to the Benefits of Therapeutic Riding (Practical Guides (University of North Texas Press)) (Hardcover)

Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide To The Benefits Of Therapeutic Riding (Practical Guide Series)
A nice little book for new therapeutic volunteers / coaches / therapists who need to understand the role of the horse and the impact the horse can have for people with special needs