September 01, 2009
The All Arounder: Issue #008
Class is In Session - A Look At NARHA and Therapeutic Riding
September 2009
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The All-Arounder Table Of Contents
1. Inspiration For The Month2. News & Updates
3. Horse Show Spotlight New!
4. In This Issue: Horse Mane - Hot Tips For A Clean Banded Look
5. Tip Of The Month
6. The Next Issue
Inspiration For The Month
News & Updates
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Horse Show Spotlight
August 2009- Reichert Celebration 2009 Results
http://www.reichertcelebration.com/2009results.asp - NSBA Worlds 2009 Results
http://www.nsba.com/World%20Show%20Results/2009%20World%20Show%20Results/Main%20Page.html
August 7-16 Tulsa, OK
We would like to congratulate all the winners of who participated in this show!
August 19-23 Tulsa, OK
Congratulating the many NSBA world and reserve world champions at this years show!
September 2009
- Bayer Select World Championship Show 2009 Show Information
http://www.aqha.com/showing/shows/selectshow/index.html
August 31-September 6 Amarillo, TX
Good Luck to those showing!
October 2009
- All American Quarter Horse Congress 2009 Show Information
http://www.oqha.com/congress/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 - World Championship Appaloosa Show 2009 Show Information
http://www.appaloosa.com/worlds-show/world-show.htm
October 2-25 Columbus, OH
October 23-31 Fort Worth, TX
Class is In Session - An Inside Look At NARHA Riding Programs
You might have heard about therapeutic riding here and there, but are you truly aware of the impact that it has on the riders who participate in weekly riding sessions? How about the rigorous training and testing that instructors have to complete in order to receive a certification?NARHA, or previously known as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, is a huge driving force behind centers across the United States and Canada. This the national association seeks to "change and enrich lives by promoting excellence in equine assisted activities" (www.narha.org).
About NARHA
NARHA was founded in 1969 and is located in Denver, Colorado. It is NARHA who sets and ensures standards are met with each riding center through an accreditation process for these centers and their instructors.
Many individuals with a variety of disabilities benefit from participating in equine facilitated therapy. These include muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, down syndrome, mental retardation, autism, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, emotional disabilities, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputation, learning disabilities, deafness and much more (www.narha.com).
What Is Therapeutic Riding?
The benefits of using the horse for some therapeutic value dates back in time, while the organization of this activity has only been developed recently.
Therapeutic riding was developed for individuals with a range of physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. In a therapeutic riding program, instructors are specially trained and even certified.
Students are taught basic horse riding skills depending on the level they are at. One student may be learning the final cues to set a horse up for a trot while another is mastering the task of steering.
For many students, the relationship they build with the horse can carry over into their interactions with others. Also, in order for the student to learn how to ride their horse they must establish a good line of communication with the horse and the instructor.
How To Get Involved
There are many ways you yourself can get involved in the world of therapeutic riding. Most centers operate solely on the manpower of volunteers. For most centers it is the donation of time from this special group of volunteers that helps to keep the center running flawlessly.
If you have even an hour or two available each week, contact you nearest therapeutic riding center to find out how you can help. I can guarantee that just about any center would be happy to take you up on your offer.