[Ag-eq] Equine Therapy

Fri Feb 4 12:19:53 UTC 2011

Carin:

Yes, I'm totally blind; I can't see anything at all!

When working in an arena I like to walk it first to get a good feel for the
dementions.  I also notice if there are any sounds that I can use.  The place
where I'm taking lessons now is close to a rather busy road so I can listen for
traffic sounds at one end of the arena.  There are stalls at the other end, so
often I can hear the horses moving around down there.

My neighbor and I are taking lessons together, which is cheaper for both of us. 
I listen to where she and her horse are too.  My instructor is also very good at
giving me verbal directions.  I can also hear the sand that the horses throw up
hitting the metal rails of the arena fence.  My mule doesn't like getting to
close to the rail, so she gets hesitant when she thinks we are to close, which
is another clue.

On the trail I listen to the horses in front of me.  We have even used bells to
make it easier for me to follow.  The people I ride with are really good at
telling me things about the trail.  Accidents do happen, twice I've turned
Allie to early and started going under low hanging branches.  I had to jump off
before being dragged off!  I always wear a helmit for extra protection.

I live in Phoenix Arizona and took lessons at Camelot Theraputic Horsemanship.

Where do you live?

Nella

 Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:

> I hope this question doesn't offend you but are you totally blind? And if
> so, how do you direct your animals when riding? Do you have some way to use
> markers to indicate where you are and where you are going?
>
> And if I may ask, where is the place and what is the name of the therapy
> facility you partook?
>
> Carin
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Of nfoster at extremezone.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 5:50 PM
> To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Equine Therapy
>
>
> Here's some things I forgot.
>
> When I first took lessons I didn't have my own animals.  So had to find
> instructors with good lesson horses.  I did learn some basics from the
> theraputic riding place and a lot about safety.  I do think that this
> knowledge
> made the other instructors more comfortable.
>
> After purchasing my own animals I had the private instructors come to me for
> lessons.  These lessons really helped me become more comfortable and
> confident
> with my mules.  By the time I started attending group lessons and clinics I
> was
> able to demonstrate that I was able to control my animals in most
> situations.  I
> really think this helped the instructors accept me.  They realized that I
> wasn't
> a safety hazard!
>
> 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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