Update: The comments are now working again! I finally figured it out. Please comment away! And if there were posts in the past few weeks you wanted to add to but couldn’t, please go back, as you should be able to now : ) I’m sorry for the inconvenience! This is a simple activity to progressively … Continue reading
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Simon Says
This is such a simple game I forgot about it, so I want to remind everyone that it exists! Simon Says Yesterday I had a rider who was very nervous about riding her new horse. Playing Simon Says helped redirected her focus from being fearful to being present, focusing on what she was doing and paying attention … Continue reading
List of Games for Therapeutic Riding
This is a great list of games from a recent new resource I found. Enjoy! Ball toss Game: place targets on the ground with different numbers. Riders are given balls, which they may toss at the targets, while halted or walking, must be 5 feet away. Scores can be totaled for individual riders or teams. … Continue reading
Saddle Parts Game
Here’s something super easy I made quickly before today’s lesson: The Saddle Parts Game Prep: Print and cut out a picture of a saddle (cardstock works best) Print and cut out words of saddle parts Laminate them and cut them out Hot glue the words to clothespins (Or if you have wood clothespins just write … Continue reading
Game: Character Cups
Today’s game is brought to you courtesy of Carrie Capes at HorsePowerTR! Character Cups Supplies Character cups – Target/Walmart sells character cups for various movies and characters. Run a line of Velcro down one side of the cup so it can stick to a pole. Character Images – Print the 3 character sheets, laminate, cut … Continue reading
Prop Ideas: Barrel Extender & Pony Express Mailbox
Here are two neat prop ideas and an activity for you this fine day from Susie Bjorkland of Freedom Farm in Minnesota, who I met at the PATH Conference! Barrel Extender Do your riders have trouble reaching the items on the barrels? Use a barrel extender! I forget exactly what she calls this, but it’s … Continue reading
Sensory Boards
A “Sensory Boards” is basically a board on which you attach tactile and visual objects to be explored. Sensory boards are often used for babies and young children to encourage stimulation of the senses and exploration through sensory play, a natural part of child development. They are also used in Occupational Therapy for helping children with Sensory Processing Disorders … Continue reading
Game: The Barn and The Hut
Here is another great game idea from Susie Bjorkland of Freedom Farm in Minnesota!!! I am going to show you pictures of the props first, so you can try to guess what she uses them for, and think up all the possibilities! These were made by a rider’s parents, with “The Barn” written across the top of … Continue reading
The 6 Stations Activity
This lovely game comes from Susie Bjorkland of Freedom Farm in Minnesota, where she teaches all of the lessons in groups of 4. I met her at the PATH Intl Conference and she was kind enough to share some great activities with me! She also was the 2014 Region 6 PATH Intl Certified Professional of the Year – … Continue reading
Grooming Tools & Tack Games
Grooming Game 1. Halt at the barrel. Which number comes first? 2. #1 – the Curry Comb! (however, I flipped them all over for you to see what they are) 3. Go to the other barrel – do something to practice the skill on the way (weave cones, walk between poles, trot, etc.). Bring the … Continue reading