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This student is mounting the horse using a specially designed mounting ramp.
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Each student is assigned sidewalkers to lend support, both physical and emotional, when needed. |
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This rider is throwing bean bags and working on speech by naming different types of animals, colors... |
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Students and volunteers enjoying the great outdoors. |
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This student is learning how to hold the reins and steer the horse. |
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Walking over poles is a good balance exercise. |
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This rider has just completed a game of "around the world" and is now facing backwards on the horse. |
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Riders are given physical support only when needed to encourage independence. |
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Brushing the horse after riding is relaxing for the horse and rider and teaches students in the independent class how to care for the horses. |
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One of our independent riders on a ride outside. |
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This student is learning names for the parts of the horse by labeling the horse in a grooming class. |
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A rider from our Independent class riding her dressage test on show day! |
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The last week of every session is Horse Show Day! |
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