Muscle development, co-ordination skills, joints being more supple and increased strength and balance.Enhancement of social and communication skills through animal contact and peer group competition.Improvements of gross motor skills, self-esteem and confidence.

Physiological benefits through riding and touch, better attention, concentration, alertness, calmness, sensory movement, motivation and responsibility.

The benefits of riding therapy are numerous: There is nothing as rewarding - for our riders, their carers and ourselves - as watching a nervous disabled child or adult gradually grow in confidence on horseback. The benefits disabled children and adults experience when engaging with these sensitive and intuitive animals is well known and we see this with our own eyes on a daily basis. Its use offers a safe and controlled environment for the development of skill and confidence. We believe the use of a horse simulator would offer a riding experience to even the most disabled participant, for whom sitting on a live horse would not be possible or practical. Whilst many of our disabled riders are able enough to ride a real horse with the support of riding support volunteers, for some of them it is too much of a challenge. Groups are welcome, the simulator is situated in a warm training room with mirrors and tea/coffee making facilities and toilets.What will the addition of a Mechanical Horse mean to us?īarnfield Riding for the Disabled Association (BRDA) would like to acquire a mechanical horse (horse-riding simulator) to work alongside our existing horses. We can also offer lessons with a biomechanics RWYM coach. Saddles can be changed to accomodate a GP, Dressage, childs saddle or one of yours. Lessons can be booked with one of our instructors or with your own. Riders of all ages and abilities can use the simulator and it is very useful for fitness and nervous riders.

A lean to the left and right with the riders movement.Įxercises can be used to help build the riders balance, core strength and stability without the worry of upsetting the horse.

Realistic body shape with real horse hair mane and tail.

Steady Eddie allows the instructor to correct the riders position at all paces and as he never gets tired you can practice until perfection is achieved. He has leg and rein sensors allowing you to ride him just like a real horse and practice your transitions from walk through to canter. He is a fantastic instructional aid suitable for both new and exisiting riders. Steady Eddie the Perfect Neddie! Here at the Playbarn Riding Centre we have the only riding simulator in East Anglia in a riding school environment.

Mechanical horse riding simulator