Program

WINTER 2012

Therapeutic Riding Lessons

Saturday Schedule

2:00 - 5:30 PM

1) February 18th (First Lesson)

2) February 25th

3) March 3rd

4) March 10th

No lesson - Region 3 Conference

5) March 24th

6) March 31st

Monday Schedule

5:30 - 7:30 PM

1) February 20th (First Lesson)

2) February 27th

3) March 5th

4) March 12th

5) March 19th

6) March 26th

Thursday Schedule

5:30 - 7:30 PM

1) February 23rd (First Lesson)

2) March 1st

3) March 8th

4) March 15th

5) March 22nd

6) March 29th

Benefits of Riding

There are many types of disabilities that can benefit from therapeutic riding. For people with disabilities, the relationship with a horse can improve interpersonal and motor skills. While riding they will find the horse's motion similar to human walking. These two benefits alone can enhance life, but riding offers much more.

Improves eye-hand coordination by increasing muscle strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.

Improves confidence and self-esteem by instilling an overall sense of accomplishment and responsibility.

Increase positive emotional behavior, social, interaction and life skills.

Increase communication, memory, speech and learning skills.

Increase attention, concentration, and visual skills.

Promote an overall sense of well-being.

Provide an enjoyable and safe recreational activity.

New Rider & Parent Orientation

First time riders and parents will participate in an orientation at Fox Chase Farm prior to the start of each riding session. The orientation includes a tour of the facility, meeting the horses, a time for evaluation, and determination of needs and goals. The rider or parent/guardian will deliver the required H.I.S. forms and tuition payment at the orientation. General rules and guidelines for the facility will be discussed and the rider will also be fitted for a helmet at this time. Any questions or concerns of the rider or parent/guardian may be addressed during the orientation.

New Rider Orienations are scheduled on an individual basis. Please contact H.I.S. Executive Director, Martha Wagner, for more information. 804-795-1721 or mcheynew@wildblue.net