Bonsall Woman’s Club May Program

The Bonsall Woman’s Club (BWC) will have a special program at their May 5th General Meeting. After the business portion, there will be a presentation on the mission of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship, presented by REINS Executive Director, Debbie Shinner.

This program supports the physical, mental, and emotional health of disabled children and young adults through a variety of therapeutic equine activities. The benefits of this therapy include normalization of muscle tone, increased balance and coordination, developments of speech and language, and improvements in body awareness and self-esteem. At REINS, children and adults with disabilities also learn how to ride horses.

The presentation will include topics on the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding for almost any disabling condition including cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, head injuries, hearing impaired, visually impaired, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, speech and learning disabilities, and sensory integration dysfunction. The rhythmic interaction with the horse provides a comforting and tranquil environment that stimulates and exercises the rider’s muscles. This action inherently increases the rider’s mobility. The rider experiences weight shift and trunk motion as if walking on their own.

The BWC meets the first Thursday of the month at the Bonsall Community Center, 31505 Old River Road. The doors open at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10:00 a.m. For more information, contact bonsallwomansclub@gmail.com