One of my favorite sessions at this year’s 2019 PATH Intl. Conference was “Riding In The Moment” about Hearts & Horses’ program for people with dementia. The presentation was great, I do not think it was recorded but I sure hope so. I want to share the new ideas I learned from it that goes … Continue reading
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PDF checkout fixed
Hey all, It was brought to my attention that the PDF buy it now link was charging for shipping – not cool for a digital download! It was a setup override I didn’t know about, and it’s now fixed and you can order it without shipping. Sorry about that! Happy Holidays, Cindy
Zigzag Cone Pattern Progressions for Lateral Balance
I have several riders this session that are working on lateral balance, not leaning, and initiating or helping their horse turn by using their eyes to look in that direction and eventually the reins. The other day I started using this pattern and discovered a whole lot of progressive uses for it. This time I … Continue reading
Extra Large Helmets
Do any of your riders have a head so large it doesn’t your normal helmets? It’s not an uncommon problem. I’ve read about it in multiple forums, and recently had a reader ask for helmet recommendations for this. I didn’t have a good answer off the top of my head, so I thought it would make a … Continue reading
Unbalanced Collapsed Side
Here is a list of techniques that may help a rider who is unbalanced with a collapsed side. It comes from the Facebook Riding Instructors’ Forum conversation about an elderly rider who has trouble keeping her balance on turns, sits to one side, and is very timid. Tips for an Unbalanced Collapsed Side Rider Investigate A … Continue reading
Veterans Program Tips
Here are some notes about running a Veterans therapeutic horseback riding program, mostly from the first PATH Intl Veterans Workshop at Bravehearts in 2013 that I attended. Again, not comprehensive, just ideas that really struck me. Hope they help! PROGRAM IDEAS They tend to arrive early Create a Canteen area to hang out Create a … Continue reading