Update...

[zoe-lvs-horses]

Well today we tried to take my autistic brother horse riding but unfortunatly he didnt want to get on the horse! Or wear the helmet!
So we just let him spend some time with the pony at first but he still did not want to get on the pony so i had a lesson instead!
I think at the moment he is alot happier just stroking them and spending time with them!
But i suppose atleast we gave him the opportunity of going riding.
Zoe.xxxx

 

[x-Marmite-x]

Aw, bless him! Never mind, if he's happy just sticking to stroking and petting for now then at least he's enjoying himself .

 

[rubysmum]

theres quite a lot of evidence around the use of horses as theraputic partners that suggests that the riding is only 1 element - your brother may get just as much from being with the pony/horse, making eye contact, having to work around appropriate noise levels & careful movement - i have worked with a number of children who never wanted to ride but got lots out of the day to day contact with the pony - autistic children are particullary good at reminding us that our agenda may not be theirs - hope he had a lovely time