[Ag-eq] Equine Therapy

Fri Feb 4 14:26:43 UTC 2011

Hi,
     I read your conversation and thought I could contribute a few
tings. First, I think that if you want to take lessons, you can
probably find a trainer who will be more than willing to help you. I
can only see light and ride horses at the walk, trot, and canter. My
trainer is extremely good. I have never been involved in a therapeutic
program, but I think lessons are just as helpful, if not more so. I
have learned to ride just like everyone in the barn and I believe that
has helped me be accepted by others who are sighted.  Just my opinion
on things an if you have any questions about the things I do with
horses or anything else, feel free to email me.

On 2/4/11, nfoster at extremezone.com <nfoster at extremezone.com> wrote:
>
> Carin:
>
> Yes, I'm totally blind; I can't see anything at all!
>
> When working in an arena I like to walk it first to get a good feel for the
> dementions.  I also notice if there are any sounds that I can use.  The
> place
> where I'm taking lessons now is close to a rather busy road so I can listen
> for
> traffic sounds at one end of the arena.  There are stalls at the other end,
> so
> often I can hear the horses moving around down there.
>
> My neighbor and I are taking lessons together, which is cheaper for both of
> us.
> I listen to where she and her horse are too.  My instructor is also very
> good at
> giving me verbal directions.  I can also hear the sand that the horses throw
> up
> hitting the metal rails of the arena fence.  My mule doesn't like getting to
> close to the rail, so she gets hesitant when she thinks we are to close,
> which
> is another clue.
>
> On the trail I listen to the horses in front of me.  We have even used bells
> to
> make it easier for me to follow.  The people I ride with are really good at
> telling me things about the trail.  Accidents do happen, twice I've turned
> Allie to early and started going under low hanging branches.  I had to jump
> off
> before being dragged off!  I always wear a helmit for extra protection.
>
> I live in Phoenix Arizona and took lessons at Camelot Theraputic
> Horsemanship.
>
> Where do you live?
>
> Nella
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:
>
>> I hope this question doesn't offend you but are you totally blind? And if
>> so, how do you direct your animals when riding? Do you have some way to
>> use
>> markers to indicate where you are and where you are going?
>>
>> And if I may ask, where is the place and what is the name of the therapy
>> facility you partook?
>>
>> Carin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of nfoster at extremezone.com
>> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 5:50 PM
>> To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
>> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Equine Therapy
>>
>>
>> Here's some things I forgot.
>>
>> When I first took lessons I didn't have my own animals.  So had to find
>> instructors with good lesson horses.  I did learn some basics from the
>> theraputic riding place and a lot about safety.  I do think that this
>> knowledge
>> made the other instructors more comfortable.
>>
>> After purchasing my own animals I had the private instructors come to me
>> for
>> lessons.  These lessons really helped me become more comfortable and
>> confident
>> with my mules.  By the time I started attending group lessons and clinics
>> I
>> was
>> able to demonstrate that I was able to control my animals in most
>> situations.  I
>> really think this helped the instructors accept me.  They realized that I
>> wasn't
>> a safety hazard!
>>
>> Nella
>>
>>
>> Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:
>>
>> > How did you get the instructors to help you?
>> >
>> > carin
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> > Behalf
>> > Of nfoster at extremezone.com
>> > Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 4:49 PM
>> > To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
>> > Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Equine Therapy
>> >
>> >
>> > Welcome Carin:
>> >
>> > There's not a lot of activity on this list, but there are some really
>> > neat
>> > people here!
>> >
>> > 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.
>> >
>> > I believe there are a couple of members that take lessons at a
>> > theraputic
>> > facility, so maybe they can tell you more.
>> >
>> > What kind of information are you wanting?
>> >
>> > Nella
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:
>> >
>> > > I would like to find out if anyone is involved in any way with Equine
>> > > Therapy. Love to hear from you.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Carin
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