Eagle Mount Helena’s Equestrian Program Offers:
■ Opportunity for children and adults with disabilities to develop individually directed riding skills
■Basic skills in horse grooming and handling
■Physical benefits through exercises designed to improve muscle tone, balance, coordination and body awareness
■The opportunity to increase rider’s self confidence, social skills, and self-esteem
Individuals with almost any cognitive and/or physical disability can benefit from our purposeful, safe and supervised interaction with horses. For more information: Call 406-442-6103 or email Tara Petersen at: tpetersen@mt.net
SPRING 2011 EQUESTRIAN CLASS SCHEDULE
May 7-May 31, 2012
Afternoon Sessions
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | ||||
| 4:00-5:00 pmHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 4:00-5:00 pmHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 4:00-5:00 pmIndependent Riding(Advanced Horsemanship) | 4:00_5:00_pmIndependent Riding(Advanced Horsemanship
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| 5:30-6:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Non-Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 5:30-6:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Physical Disabilities) | 5:30-6:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 5:30_6:30_pmTherapeutic for Physical Disabilities |
SUMMER 2012 EQUESTRIAN CLASS SCHEDULE
June 11-July 19, 2012
Morning Sessions
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | ||||
| 9:00-10:00 amHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 9:00-10:00 amHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 9:00-10:00 amIndependent Riding(Advanced Horsemanship) | 9:00_10:00_amIndependent Riding(Advanced Horsemanship | ||||
| 10:30-11:30 amHorsemanship 101(Non-Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 10:30-11:30 amHorsemanship 101(Physical Disabilities) | 10:30-11:30 amHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 10:30_11:30_amTherapeutic Class (For riders with physical disabilities) |
Afternoon Sessions
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | ||||
| 3:00-4:00 pmHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 3:00-4:00 pmHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 3:00-4:00 pmIndependent Riding(Advanced Horsemanship) | 3:00_4:00_pmIndependent Riding(Advanced Horsemanship | ||||
| 4:30-5:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Non-Verbal /Cognitive Delay) | 4:30-5:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Physical Disabilities) | 4:30-5:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 4:30-5:30pmTherapeutic Class (For riders with physical disabilities) |
FALL 2012 EQUESTRIAN CLASS SCHEDULE
July 30- August 23, 2012
afternoon Sessions
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | ||||
| 4:00-5:00 pmHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 4:00-5:00 pm Horsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 4:00-5:00 pm Independent Riding(Advanced Horsemanship) | 4:00_5:00pm Independent Riding(Advanced Horsemanship) |
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| 5:30-6:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Non-Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 5:30-6:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Physical Disabilities) | 5:30-6:30 pmHorsemanship 101(Verbal/Cognitive Delay) | 5:30_6:30pmTherapeutic for Physical Disabilities
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Equestrian Class Descriptions 2011
Horsemanship 101, for riders with verbal/cognitive delay
Basic “yields” necessary for rider safety, performance and physical ability.
Saddling & bridling.
On line (halter) work: leading, circling.
Transitions: direction, gait, and speed
Assisted Riding (one lead person and/or one or two side walkers)
The primary focus of all the horsemanship classes is the safety and enjoyment in working with horses. Students will work up to(depending on their physical ability) being able to steer at the walk and posting trot, including completing circles, stopping and side passing.
Independent Riding, advanced horsemanship
Anatomy, Colors and Markings, Safety and Handling, Grooming and Hoof Care, Western Tack and Basic Western Riding.
Basic “yields” necessary for rider safety, performance and physical ability.
Saddling & bridling.
Transitions: direction, gait, and speed
Unassisted riding (no side walker’s or lead person)
The primary focus of all the horsemanship classes is the safety and enjoyment in working with horses. Students will work up to(depending on their physical ability) being able to steer at the walk and posting trot, including completing circles, stopping and side passing.
Therapeutic Riding, for riders with physical disabilities
Anatomy, Colors and Markings, Safety and Handling, Grooming and Hoof Care, Western Tack and Basic Western Riding.
Basic “yields” necessary for rider safety, performance and physical ability.
Saddling & bridling.
Transitions: direction, gait, and speed
Assisted Riding (one lead person and/or one or two side walkers)
Focus on individual physical therapy needs as it pertains to riding.
The primary focus of all the horsemanship classes is the safety and enjoyment in working with horses. Students will work up to(depending on their physical ability) being able to steer at the walk and posting trot, including completing circles, stopping and side passing.