(I’m super impressed it came packaged in sparkle tissue paper. How fancy!) Review of “Ground School Curriculum” by EAAT Curriculums Today I’m excited to share with you another review, this time for a new resource in the EAAT industry: a curriculum for ground-based horsemanship called “Ground School Curriculum developed by Ashlyn Batten (CTRI) and Sherri … Continue reading
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Equine Spa Currying Sessions
One of the best sessions I attended at the 2015 PATH Intl Conference was “Grooming for the Healthy Horse” by BJ Hartmann of Miracle Farm Rescue about incorporate equine acupressure and massage into grooming. She explained everything in a way that you or I or our volunteers could do at home. The best part is, it’s basically … Continue reading
Magnet Groom & Tack Games
While we’re on the theme of magnets, here are some more ideas! These are some props and activities from Heartland Therapeutic Riding. While attending the Advanced Workshop I asked if I could take pictures of their activities and share, and they kindly obliged! For both games they used magnets and magnet/metal boards, which were located in … Continue reading
GallopNYC’s resource for Rainy Day Activities & Groundwork Lesson Plans
GallopNYC’s ASD Transition Job Skills Study offers a great document for rainy day activities and groundwork lesson plans as listed below: WEEK 1: SAFETY- BARN/ARENA PROTOCOL WEEK 2: RECOGNIZING HORSE MOODS WEEK 3: GROOMING THE HORSE WEEK 4: TACKING THE HORSE – SADDLE WEEK 5: TACKING THE HORSE – BRIDLE WEEK 6: STABLE CARE WEEK … Continue reading
Obstacle Course + Grooming Tools
This is a nice activity I did with my students this week: Arena setup: 2 barrels 1 bucket with grooming tools on the first barrel 1 bucket empty on the second barrel 1 ground pole (or more if desired) 4 weaving cones Woah at the barrel. Get a grooming tool. Have rider take a grooming … Continue reading
Groundwork Activities for Grooming, Tacking and Leading
My barn used these groundwork activities for a special group of Big Brothers/Big Sisters they just had in and I thought they were great. The organizer based them off camp games and adapted them to horses. They’re good for incorporating horse skills into teaching life lessons and social skills. Grooming Gab Need: horses, leaders for … Continue reading
Grooming Supplies Game
This is a game that teaches the grooming tools while incorporating riding skills. Preparation: 2 barrels grooming supplies – several matching sets 1 bucket Arena Setup: barrel 1 is at one end of the arena, on top put 1 bucket filled with 1 set of grooming supplies barrel 2 is at the other end of the … Continue reading