Alex seemed to have a really great time at hippotherapy yesterday! I had been counting on needing several sessions before she would be willing to get on the horse and ride with people she didn't know, so I was totally amazed that she had no hesitation at all. She even participated in a ring toss game with them (this is the girl who is so shy she has trouble asking for snack at preschool!) I think all of her positive experiences with the kitties in St. Louis really helped us on that front! Alex's horse's name is Ladybug, and she will get to ride her every week. While it is still a bit cold and rainy, we will continue to ride in the covered arena, but when the weather is nice she will get to ride outside on the trails. The PT who worked with her said she was the perfect hippotherapy candidate, and she is optimistic that we will see an improvement in her core strength in the not so distant future.
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That looked like a great first session. Those barbershop striped poles are the prettiest ones I have seen. I can tell that she will do great.Barbara
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