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Comfort-First Design with Neoprene Jacket
The Equihandee Freedom features a soft, neoprene inner jacket that provides calming compression, much like a pressure vest, offering
sensory feedback that helps riders with autism feel grounded, calm, and more in control. This compression can reduce sensory overload and anxiety during the ride.
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Contact-Free Support via Rear Handles
Thanks to its thoughtful design, the harness allows parents and instructors to offer physical support without direct touch. This is especially vital for riders with sensory sensitivities creating a more comfortable and less intrusive riding experience.
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Built for Adjustability (Ages 4–12)
The Equihandee Freedom is sized to adapt and grow with riders from approximately 4 to 12 years old ensuring a snug, comfortable fit that accommodates developmental changes.
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High-Performance, Durable Construction
Crafted using materials borrowed from industrial fall-protection gear, the harness boasts 25mm polyester webbing with a minimum break strength of 1.5 tonnes making it exceptionally safe and reliable.
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Empowers Independence in the Saddle
The harness affords riders newfound independence. Its design lets them ride with supportive guidance rather than direct holding boosting confidence and encouraging autonomy.
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One-Person Control, Less Clutter
Previously, some riders required two handlers one to lead the horse and one to support the rider. With Equihandee, one person can safely manage both simultaneously, simplifying sessions and enhancing safety.
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Sensory-Friendly Riding for Neurodiverse Riders
For children on the autism spectrum, sensory input can be a challenge. The Equihandee Freedom addresses this with its tactile-first design combining compression, cushioning, and non-intrusive support to ease sensory overwhelm.
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Boosts Confidence and Emotional Well-Being
By making the ride more physically reassuring and emotionally calm, the harness helps riders feel more confident and secure setting the stage for enjoyable and therapeutic equine experiences.
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Endorsed by Educators & Therapists
Therapy centres, riding instructors, and even child development professionals have praised Equihandee’s effectiveness highlighting how it
revolutionises the riding experience for both horse and rider.
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Co-Created with Sensory-Informed Feedback
Born from a meaningful conversation with an autism support specialist and shaped by evolving therapy insights, the Equihandee Freedom was developed empathetically so every small design choice supports the well-being of neurodiverse riders.
Why This Matters—Especially Now
In therapy and inclusive riding programs, sensory awareness and rider autonomy are no longer optional, they’re expected. Equihandee Freedom stands out as a harness designed not only for safety, but for the nuanced emotional and sensory needs of modern riders. It balances comfort, control, and freedom—building trust, joy, and growth in every ride.
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