[Ag-eq] Equine Therapy

Sat Feb 5 11:18:45 UTC 2011

Carin:

You're right about the differences; I guess I misunderstood your question.  I
don't know anyone involved with equine therapy.  I know there are some places
in my comunity, but don't know much about them.

Do you want to some how participate in equine therapy, and if so how?

Nella

Quoting kea565 <kea565 at earthlink.net>:

> Thank you so much. I do so appreciate your opinion. The subject of riding
> lessons is actually different than equine therapy.  Equine thereapy is used
> by clinical counselors to facilitate and aid clients to open up with the use
> of horses. With equine therapy I don't believe there is purposed riding
> lessons. It's actually approaching a horse, touching a horse, learning to
> handle a horse while on the ground.
>
> I just wondered if anyone had participated or provided horses for equine
> therapy. There are actually two people working with a client. One is the
> therapist and the other is a licensed horse handler trained to work with a
> therapists and client.
>
> carin
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Aleeha Dudley
> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 9:27 AM
> To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Equine Therapy
>
> 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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