Equine Activities

Where all the posts on equine assisted services will be organized

  • I am kicking off a new series today! Therapeutic riding is becoming more popular and more well-known as a therapeutic option in the special needs community. There is more research being done on the positive benefits of therapeutic riding for specific needs, including veterans, depression, and foster families. This series will explore the impact of…

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  • Patterns: Figure Eights

    Figure eights are the combination of circles and a serpentine. A proper figure eight should be two even circles connected through the middle with a small straight line to change the bend. There are numerous ways to scale this pattern which is why I frequently use it in lessons.

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  • Patterns: Serpentine

    I love serpentines! They are probably my favorite pattern to teach in lessons (mounted and unmounted) and to ride on my own. Serpentines are easy to do in a group lesson, require minimal or no equipment and can be done in a small or large space. They are versatile and can be scaled for any…

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  • Patterns: Circles

    A quick note before I dive in to today’s blog. I try to write and schedule my blog posts ahead of time as much as possible. I have a baby, a busy job, and a busy life so I write and schedule whenever I can. I wrote the next few weeks of lesson plans before…

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  • In Times of Strife…

    Wow. The whole world has turned upside down in a matter of weeks. COVID-19 has stopped the world in its tracks. It shut down the global economy, overwhelmed the medical community, and affected practically every line of business. I will not spend much time on this because I know it is stressful and overwhelming. I…

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