Theraputic Riding

We are a non profit organisation that mostly depends on word of mouth to find volunteers as well as some riders.

Meet some of our horses here -->

Therapeutic riding and hippo-therapy (treatment using horses) are a subtle but very affective form of medicine practiced in addition to conventional therapies.

Permanent and temporary disabilities of the body and mind derive benefits from the exercises and movements of the horse. Physically and mentally these benefits are enormous. The body's automatic response to the movement of the horse under it exercises often long dormant muscle groups, massages the internal organs, and stimulates blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain.

*in one hour on a horse, the body may get more exercises the one month in a wheel chair.*

OpenSkies is the only facility of its kind in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia offering this world-accepted therapy to children and adults.

Sessions are free of charge for those who cannot pay, but the upkeep is costly. As a result, open skies is in constant need of financial support.

***every horse needs 2-3 people: in front and at the sides***
**open skies is always seeking volunteers to help; no experience necessary.**

The founder (Mrs. Judy) is a registered qualified therapeutic instructor of north american riding for the handicapped association, a member of the federation of riding for the disabled international, and of the equine facilitated mental health association.