[Ag-eq] Equine Therapy

[kea565]

I did casual riding until I began losing sight. I have met some horse people
and instructors. They seem to bej very nervous and reluctant to work with a
blind person.

Carin 

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I just called different riding instructors and trainers in my comunity and
explained my situation.  Most of them were very open to working with a blind
person.  I would usually go observe a lesson to learn about their teaching
style.  I've only talked to 2 people who were unwilling to work with me.

My neighbor loves going to different clinics, so she and I often sign up for
the
same ones.  She is very good at explaining what the instructor is doing.  In
group clinics and lessons I've found the other participants to be very
helpful
as well.

I also joined a riding club and have met some wonderful people that way.
Most
of them are pretty comfortable with me by now.  My boyfriend also has horses
and rides, so we do things together too.

Do you take lessons any where, or have you in the past?

Nella





Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:

> How did you get the instructors to help you?
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> carin
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> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 4:49 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Equine Therapy
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> Welcome Carin:
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> There's not a lot of activity on this list, but there are some really neat
> people here!
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> 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.
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> I believe there are a couple of members that take lessons at a theraputic
> facility, so maybe they can tell you more.
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> What kind of information are you wanting?
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> Nella
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> Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:
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> > I would like to find out if anyone is involved in any way with Equine
> > Therapy. Love to hear from you.
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