[Ag-eq] Equine Therapy

[nfoster at extremezone.com]

Carin:

Did you take lessons before?

What level of rider would you say you are?

Do you have any friends with horses that you could ride.

Are you comfortable leading, grooming and tacking up horses?

I think the fact that I was comfortable and capable handling my animals on the
ground made instructors relax with me.  This is one good thing that I learned
at the theraputic riding stable.

Nella

Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:

> I did casual riding until I began losing sight. I have met some horse people
> and instructors. They seem to bej very nervous and reluctant to work with a
> blind person.
>
> Carin
>
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> I just called different riding instructors and trainers in my comunity and
> explained my situation.  Most of them were very open to working with a blind
> person.  I would usually go observe a lesson to learn about their teaching
> style.  I've only talked to 2 people who were unwilling to work with me.
>
> My neighbor loves going to different clinics, so she and I often sign up for
> the
> same ones.  She is very good at explaining what the instructor is doing.  In
> group clinics and lessons I've found the other participants to be very
> helpful
> as well.
>
> I also joined a riding club and have met some wonderful people that way.
> Most
> of them are pretty comfortable with me by now.  My boyfriend also has horses
> and rides, so we do things together too.
>
> Do you take lessons any where, or have you in the past?
>
> Nella
>
>
>
>
>
> Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:
>
> > How did you get the instructors to help you?
> >
> > carin
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
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> > Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 4:49 PM
> > To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
> > Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Equine Therapy
> >
> >
> > Welcome Carin:
> >
> > There's not a lot of activity on this list, but there are some really neat
> > people here!
> >
> > I have 3 mules that I use for trail riding.  Years ago I took a few
> lessons
> > at a
> > theraputic riding facility, but really didn't care for the experience.
> I've
> > learned more from different trainers and riding instructors in my area.  I
> > also
> > try to go to clinics when ever possible.
> >
> > I believe there are a couple of members that take lessons at a theraputic
> > facility, so maybe they can tell you more.
> >
> > What kind of information are you wanting?
> >
> > Nella
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:
> >
> > > I would like to find out if anyone is involved in any way with Equine
> > > Therapy. Love to hear from you.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Carin
> > >
> > >
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