Adaptive Horse Riding
There are numerous opportunities for people with various disabilities to participate in horse riding. Learn about adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video series.
Series Summary
Man has enjoyed a unique relationship with horses. Horses have carried us into battle, brave and without fear. They’ve helped us travel over long stretches of terrain. In some parts of the world they still pull our farmer’s plows and carry our loads. They’ve been indispensable in herding and driving our cattle. The police have mounted horse patrols for crowd control situations in urban environments. No question, horses have proven to be well-suited for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands, and usually having a calm, docile demeanor. In this free sports and recreation video series, an equestrian program manager will teach you about adaptive horse riding. You will learn about facilities, ability levels and objectives, physical limitations that are prohibitive, horse temperaments and how horses are sourced. You will get information on mounting, grooming, equipment, saddles and adaptive horse riding assistants.-
Adaptive Horse Riding: Horse Temperament
What to look for in a therapeutic horse is a good temperament, not easily spooked or flustered, a horse with training and ability to respond to rider's aids, very patient and no major vices, that doesn't bite, buck or rear. Learn about horse temperament in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Neoprene Saddles
Neoprene saddles are used with riders who have less mobility. Learn about neoprene saddles in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Ability Objectives
It has been proven that the natural movement of the horse stimulates the muscles that are used for walking. The act of sitting on the horse helps to develop the muscles needed to be able to walk better or walk at all. Learn about ability objectives in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Grooming
Grooming, tacking and untacking horses allows adaptive riders to create connections with the horses. Learn about grooming in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Facilities for Adaptive Horse Riding
Indoor, heated arenas allow for year round adaptive horse riding lessons. Learn about facilities for adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Other Equipment
Vaulting barrels are used for a variety of activities in adaptive horse riding. Learn about equipment in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Assistants
One of the roles of an adaptive horse riding assistant is side-walking. Learn about assistants in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Ability Levels
Some examples of disabilities that may be found in people who participate in adaptive horse riding might be cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, autism, down syndrome. Learn about ability levels in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Mounting
Many adaptive horse rider use a ramp or blocks for mounting their horses. Learn about mounting in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Western Saddles
Western saddles are often used with beginning riders because they provide a little more stability. Learn about Western saddles in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Physical Limitations
Weight and mobility may be limitations that would prevent a person from adaptive horse riding. Learn about physical limitations in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Communication Activity
Group adaptive horse riding lessons provide different opportunities for improving communication abilities. Learn about communication activity in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
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Adaptive Horse Riding: Dressage Saddles
English dressage saddles are used more in an upper level riding lesson. Learn about dressage saddles in adaptive horse riding from an equestrian program manager in this free sports and recreation video.
