Green Acres Equestrian Center, LLC. Proudly offers quality hippotherapy by Horse Talk,
a division of Greater Atlanta Speech & Language Clinics, Inc.

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Hippotherapy Does Not Involve Hippos

The term hippotherapy (from the Greek word “hippos” meaning horse)
was originally developed in Germany in the 1960’s.

Saddling Up For Speech

Therapists, parents, and physicians have witnessed dramatic changes in their childrens' communication skills utilizing a hippotherapy approach. Children with diagnoses of autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), verbal apraxia, cerebral palsy, speech and developmental delays, and others have all shown significant gains.

PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OUTCOMES

Occupational and/or physical therapists trained in classic hippotherapy can achieve improved posture, increased or decreased muscle tone, and improved coordination and balance using the unmatched three-dimensional movement of the horse. By varying the position of the child, progress with specific sensory integration goals can be maximized.

Open House at Horse Talk
In celebration of Horse Talk's 10th Anniversary!

Click here to see one of our success stories
about a little girl described as
"Almost autistic".....

Therapeutic Riding Offered at Green Acres Equestrian Center

Horses are fun to be around and learning to ride one is even better. Our NARHA Certified Therapeutic Instructors focus on teaching children and adults with special needs to become independent riders.

Horseback riding is a wonderful way to improve balance and co-ordination, flexibility, strengthen core muscles and develop self confidence. Several hundred bones and muscles are gently moved and exercised in the process of horseback riding. Circulation, respiration and metabolism are all improved with this activity.

Green Acres Instructors, Joan Aronson and Kelly Rickard, work with the unique challenges of each student to develop a program for general fitness, mental well being and greater personal independence all in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Lessons may be scheduled for 30 minute or 1 hour sessions. Please call the Center for more information and a tour of the facilities. More information regarding Equine Assisted Activities may be found at www.narha.org.

For further information, or to schedule an appointment,
please contact:

Joan Aronson, Director
at  or 770-517-5154

Joan Aronson, M.Ed, CCC, Director of Horse Talk, is a certified and licensed
speech-language pathologist and is also a registered therapist in hippotherapy
and a Narha Registered Therapeutic Riding instructor.