Lesson Idea

  • Playing with Shapes

    The last couple of weeks I talked about playing with colors and why colors are an important part of development. Now I want to focus on the second tool we use for differentiation – shapes! What You Need:Balls, rings, dice, boxes, cones, etc.

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  • Playing with Colors

    What You Need:Colored Toys (rings, cones, cue cards, balls, buckets, etc.) Colors are one of the first things we learn. Riders may not understand left or right, but they often understand colors. I love to play with colors in my lessons. I use colors as directional cues, as rewards for riders, as games, and just…

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  • Obstacle Courses

    What You Need: Poles Cones Barrels Cavaletti Anything your heart desires! I love obstacle courses. They are so versatile and help keep riders engaged. I usually do obstacle courses every 8-10 weeks with my riders, if not more often. You can adjust a course to be whatever you want, which is why I like them…

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  • The Benefits of Circles

    Therapeutic riding is offered to those with special needs to provide physical, emotional , behavioral, and cognitive benefits. Horseback riding increases strength, agility, mobility, and improved motor skills.

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