Benefits to the Individuals Physical • Improve motor skills, balance and physical ability Mental Health • Increase communication skills, empathy, outward focus, nurturing and patience • Increase attention skills • Increase self awareness, reflection, self-esteem and confidence • Reduce anxiety and loneliness • Identify and work with emotions and relationships • Increase problem solving skills Educational • Aids number work and memory • Knowledge of concepts and colour etc. Motivational • Improve social / communication skills • Mental / sensual stimulation • Acceptance focused on learning through working with the ponies on the ground, animal husbandry, horticulture, art and craft and the environment |
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