Therapeutic Horseback Riding

By Rachel Gotbaum

Hopkinton, RI – Therapeutic Horseback riding has been around for decades. The practice has grown and now people with brain injuries, autism, alzheimers, multiple sclerosis and mental health issues are turning to horseback riding to improve their health and mobility. However, the medical community remains skeptical because there is a lack of scientific evidence of the therapeutic benefits. WRNI's Rachel Gotbaum reports on the efforts of In Harmony Therapeutic Riding in Hopkinton, RI.