dear Jess,
These are photos from 2010, when I was just a little girl at RDA.
And here is my report from the end of last year.
Ride length exercises challenges.
During Rosie's active rides she has been participating in activities and starting to accept when they are over.e.g hand the toy back. Rosie enjoys playing basketball as well as the can shuffle and the rings. When bored or not interested in activities Rosie will much around on the horses back. So as to give her something to concentrate on, she will be turned around to ride backwards.
Balance and trunk control. Position and posture coordination sidewalker support.
Rosie really benefits from riding backwards particularly when she is sitting on the horse's withers which means she needs to prop on the horses back with her arms. Rosie has excellent natural ballance.
Behaviour, focus, energy level, communication.
Rosie communicates well with her horse when prompted and is being encouraged to make choices between activities. When interested in the activity Rosie will remain focused, and on completion she enjoys receiving praise.
Other
Occasionally Rosie gets upset at the ramp before mounting but once on her horse she settles down. The rest of the time Rosie mounts confidently and independently. Once dismounted Rosie will often grab the reins or leadrope to help lead the horse our of the arena. I've been really impressed with Rosie's attitude towards activities ending, and sharing.
