Here is a nice lesson that I watched a long time ago, back when I was in instructor training. I found it in my notes of things to blog and want to share it because it’s an example of a lesson that doesn’t follow the typical format but is still nice and effective, plus I … Continue reading
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Fish Camp Activity
Reader Lisa Faye Toman-Bukholder recently sent me this fun activity that they are doing for the last week of sessions. I love making the last week something special! She writes that “I am using a theme for our last week of school here in Highlands County, FL, which we are calling, “Heartland Fish Camp.” Here … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Activities for Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Not long ago a reader asked me about ideas for Mother’s Day activities for therapeutic horseback riding. So I looked up some ideas and came up with some things for you! But before we even talk about those, first we need to talk about… To Mother’s Day, or not to Mother’s Day My first thought … Continue reading
Lessons In TR Activities Book Is Now For Sale!
Drumroll please… After years of percolating, the first Lessons In TR Book is finally for sale! There are so many posts on this blog I had to narrow it down, so this first book is a collection of almost all the activities and games on this blog! It does not include posts about how to … Continue reading
When to Use Games (and When Not To)
The Riding Instructor just came out with this excellent post about “When to Teach Games & When Not To”! She states it so simply and clearly, I wish I had made a post like it long ago, since half of this blog is about games. I have blogged notes about the difference between Practice, Progression, … Continue reading
Equine Assisted Activities for Peace and Reflection
Well, the first PATH Intl Virtual Conference ran a tight ship! Sessions started and ended at random times, such as 12:39 – 1:36, and they stuck to it. The schedule was so tightly packed and the presentations so filled with information that yesterday I didn’t have enough time between sessions to organize and post anything … Continue reading
Horse Camp Ideas
It may be too early to start planning summer camp, but maybe you have spring break camp, or want to use these for a rainy day! Horse Camp Ideas LessonsInTR Posts Pool Noodle Stick Horses post Four Corners get to know you version Rainy Day and Horse Camp Craft Ideas post Unmounted Horsemanship Activities post Groundwork Activities … Continue reading
Horse Bridle Parts Puzzle
Here is a puzzle activity for the parts of the bridle that I used a while back! Set Up Feel free to download the drawings for your own use during lessons or as a camp activity – click on the images below for a larger version, then right click the image, and click “save as”. … Continue reading
Horse Football
A reader named Twuana of Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding Inc. has sent in a brilliant game her program plays every Superbowl week. I love incorporating current festivities into the arena, and hope you enjoy it too! Horse Football Setup: Make a football field in your arena. “We borrow a sports chalk striper from the local parks … Continue reading
Book Winner! + Halloween Matching Cards
Book Winner First off, thank you to everyone who entered and left a comment for the book giveaway! That was fun! I used Rafflecopter to collect the entries and choose a random winner. And the winner is… Just to prove it’s a legit raffle I took a screenshot. Well, I trust it’s legit since it’s the … Continue reading