How To Be an Equine Therapy Assistant

By HowExpert

If you want to know the specific task of an equine therapy assistant, then check this "How To Be an Equine Assistant" guide.

In this step-by-step guide you will reap the following benefits:
- Be familiar with horses temperaments.
- Know the benefits of an equine therapy.
- How to groom horses.
- How to tack horses.
- Determine the difference between a normal barn and a therapy barn.
- Learn how to handle the horses.
- Get useful tips on lessons for the horses.
- How to become a good horse back rider.
- Amaze your family and friends to your new found ability to ride horses.
- Distinguish the physical and mental changes within riders.
- And much more.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: HowExpert
• Release date: Apr 22, 2011
• ISBN: 9781458098313

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How To Be an Equine Therapy Assistant

Your Step-By-Step Guide To Becoming a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Assistant

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Benefits Of Equine Therapy

Physical Benefits

Mental Benefits

Social Benefits

Who Does Equine Therapy Help?

The Importance Of Family

Review

Chapter 1: How To Get Involved

Find A Barn Near You

Volunteer Training

Volunteer Positions

Horse Leader Training

Review

Chapter 2: How A Therapy Barn Differs From A Normal Barn

Tack

Sidepull

Various Reins

Risers

Horse Temperaments

Quiet

Gentle

Trained Well

A Relaxing, Yet Structured Environment

Review

Chapter 3: How To Handle The Horses

Catching

General Handling

Grooming/Tacking

Curry Comb

Hard Brush

Soft Brush

Hoof Pick

Hairbrush

Blanket

Saddle

Girth

Stirrups

Sidepull

Reins

Respect The Horses During Lessons

Review

Chapter 4: Riders

Praise, Help, Support

Cuff Hold

Ankle Hold

Thigh Hold

Special Cases

Be A Mentor and A Friend

Review

Chapter 5: Lessons

Mounting

Mounting Block

Mounting Ramp

Warm Ups, Trail Patterns, Trotting, Two Point, Techniques, Games

Dismounting

Untacking, Grooming, and Feeding With Riders

Review

Chapter 6: Aftermath

Physical And Mental Changes Within Riders

Being a Part Of Something Bigger Than Yourself

More Volunteer Opportunities

Webmaster

Bookkeeper

Fundraising

Snacks

Mail

Review

About The Expert

Recommended Resources

INTRODUCTION

Equine therapy, commonly called horse therapy, is becoming a more popular choice among families searching for answers. People, often children, with a variety of physical and/or mental impairments qualify for this unique form of therapy. The riders view horse therapy as more of a sport or a social outing than a therapeutic activity. However, though riding is fun, it also has many