Lesson Ideas
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What You Need: Colored Rings Colored Cones Hooks/Barrels (something to place rings on) Some riders may not know numbers or letters yet, but they may know colors. Instructors can use this to play several fun games. Here’s one example I play in lessons a lot!
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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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I start every lesson with a warm-up to get the muscles moving and to remind the rider of the feel of the horse (especially if the horse changed). There are some standard warm-up exercises most instructors run through.
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It’s important to have a plan for each lesson. Some programs run continuously while others have sessions. I work at a continuous program but I like to still think of “sessions” so there is a goal to work toward at the end of 6, 7, 8 weeks – whatever the case may be. I plan…
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