Previous lesson plans looked at improving the riders’ use of leg aids. This month, we focus on improving the alignment of the rider. All riders with and without disabilities need to have good shoulder/hip/heel alignment when seated in the saddle. It is important for all riders to develop good alignment and an independent seat. Riders often [...]
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Previous lesson plans looked at improving the riders’ use of rein aids. This month, we focus on improving the effective use of leg aids. Many riders with disabilities have difficultly separating the use of their hands and legs. It is important for all riders to develop independent use of their hands (rein aids) and legs. For [...] Here is the next in our installment of adaptive riding lesson plan in group and individual formats. This month the focus is on rein aids and steering. All riders need to develop their steering skills and refine their rein aids. This lesson plan focuses on the students’ rein aids for steering and turning.
Group Riding Lesson Plan [...]
A lesson plan for riders learning to post at the trot! Many riders in adaptive riding programs sit the trot and some have difficulty sitting softly on the horses back. Like all riders, learning to post is a hallmark skill allowing riders to progress to more challenging skills and preserving the program horses. Posting at the [...] Riding Lesson Plans for December focus on teaching the circle. [...] |
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