Lesson Idea
For specific lesson plans for adaptive/therapeutic horseback riding
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What You Need: A Loud Voice Simon Says is one of my favorite games to play with riders. It works very well with high-functioning riders, or riders who are easily distracted because it forces them to focus.
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What You Need: Pictures of Horses Way to Secure Pictures (e.g. hooks, rope, tape) Cards of the horses/color (optional)
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What You Need: Stuffed Animals Animal Cards (optional) Buckets (optional) Barrel (optional) This is an easy, fun game to play with your riders that can be played in the arena or outside on a sensory trail.
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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.
Centerstone Therapy 