Horsemanship Training Part 2: THERAPEUTIC LESSON SUPPORT

Part 2 Horsemanship Training: THERAPEUTIC LESSON SUPPORT is available for all new and continuing volunteers new and interested in developing skills related to supporting in therapeutic riding lessons. We ask that you attend Part 1 of Horsemanship Training and Orientation prior to attending Part 2. Topics covered will include:

• Preparing a horse for a lesson (grooming, tacking)

• Entering the mounting block area in the arena

• Sidewalking during a lesson

• Horse leading during a lesson

After attending Orientation*, we ask that all new volunteers attend at least two trainings with us at the ranch. Each training last approximately 2-3 hours and will be hands on experience with our horses. Part 1: HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING - Grooming, Haltering, & Tacking (2 hours) This training is required for all new volunteers. Please attend orientation prior to any trainings.Part 2: THERAPEUTIC LESSON TRAINING - Grooming/Tacking for a lesson, Leading a horse in a lesson, Sidewalking in a lesson (2.5 hours) Part 1 is…