![]() The 4 categories of therapeutic benefits derived from horseback riding that the MiraColt equine motion simulator will provide are: One to two sessions a week over 3 to 12 weeks, as a part of a therapy intervention, have shown measurable improvements for users. A typical therapy session with the MiraColt™ is 15-25 minutes (which represents 1500 – 2500 neuromotor inputs to the user). This repetitive, multidimensional yet rhythmic motion, by eliciting responsive or corrective cognitive, postural and muscular reactions from the rider results in improvements in balance, coordination, and posture, while the rhythmic, equilibrating nature of the movement provides calming and soothing sensory input. The mechanism involves using the walking gait movement of the horse to stimulate the rider’s nervous system and provide a unique sensory experience. Horseback riding therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy or hippotherapy, has been shown to have many benefits for people with neurological (neuromotor, developmental or physical) movement disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism, and similar conditions. It uniquely, accurately reproduces the smooth, rhythmic, and repetitive multidimensional walking gait motion pattern of a horse for the benefit of its rider. Inspired by the benefits of horseback riding in hippotherapy, the MiraColt™ is specialized, medical-grade motion simulator device designed to simulate the movements of horseback riding in a controlled and safe environment. ![]() It helps me with my posture, core strength and stability, concentration, stamina, my walking ability and last but not least my speech and confidence.The MiraColt™ Horse-Riding Motion Simulator ![]() I ride the mechanical computerised riding simulator, which was bought by the National Lottery Fund. I thoroughly enjoy this and cannot praise them enough. Recently I began riding at Pendle Group Riding for the Disabled Association. I have celebral palsy which affects all four of my limbs. "My name is Lewis Baker-Vose, I am fourteen years old. Winnie, Para Rider and Disability Activist (READ FULL ARTICLE) My riding has greatly improved on a living horse and I’ve seen better reactions and more comfortable responses in the horse I am riding due to postural and positional corrections established overtime while on the simulator." I have more stamina and can ride at a higher intensity for longer. "The long-term benefits of using a Racewood Simulator have been amazing, I’ve gone from not being able to walk at all as a result of tremors to being strong enough to take a few steps with a walker, all because my muscles have become more engaged and working together at once to improve and support my movement. It also has the option to provide a printed certificate. The software keeps track of how far each rider has travelled, the locations they have visited and the things they have seen. posting a letter, collecting eggs, visit the farmyard. Interactive features allow the rider to engage with the environment e.g. Based on the countryside challenge, riders can explore over 4,000 acres of land, ranging from a stroll through a village, a hack through the woods or a ride on the beach. Working directly with RDA in the UK, Racewood has developed a NEW, digital landscape. The simulator can be run all day, whatever the weather, allowing schools to offer riding lessons and therapies round the clock, in a safe and controlled environment. The Racewood Dressage Simulator offers the same, rhythmical, life-like motion of our other simulators, and can carry riders of up to 16 stone. All the features of the Dressage Simulator, with the additional features of our RDA software.įor many with physical and/or mental disabilities, horse riding offers a therapy that they simply cannot achieve elsewhere.
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