Therapy horses /
by Catherine Nichols.
- New York : Bearport Pub. Co., c2007.
- 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
- Horse power .
- Horse power (Series) .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
A four-legged friend -- Healing with horses -- Riding centers -- A rider who didn't give up -- Special horses for special people -- Being tested -- In training -- Exercise -- Vaulting -- Making friends -- Safety first -- Showtime.
Describes the special traits of therapy horses, their training, the different types of work they do, and the ways they help people, and discusses horse shows and riding competitions for people with disabilities.