Saddle up for therapy

    Horseback riding is sometimes recommended for kids with Cerebral Palsy because it has been shown to help build core muscle strength.  The behavioral effects of therapeutic riding programs are less well-understood, but parents at Smyrna Elementary are believers.

     

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