Tuesday 6 March 2012

Riding for the Disabled

dear Godfolks, 


Its taken a while to input this, but this is my riding report from the middle of last year. I was going to RDA for a couple of terms on a Wednesday morning and riding Bronte. 


This isn't a horse.. its a zebra that Sabian took a photo of when he was in South Africa. 


Ride Length, Exercises, Challenges
Rosie rides for around 20 minutes and is beginning to show more interesting in participating in activities. The activities have included basketball, stretching to place rings and putting golfballs down the pipe. Rosie has also been doing some position work, as well as riding out of the arena and trotting. 


Balance and trunk control. Position and posture coordination. Sidewalker support. 
Rosie has good balance and the ability and feel to remain centred while riding. However Rosie appears to enjoy leaning off to each side, to the extent of almost slipping off, to test the boundaries. Several 'controlled dismounts' haven taken place during her rides. When the ride is very active and Rosie is engaged, her position remains correct. 


Behaviour, focus, energy level and communication.
Rosie communicates well with Bronte, and with the support of her sidewalkers, Rosie is being prompted to sign more often during activities. Rosie concentrates well with activities and displays good listening skills. 


Other
Rosie mounts at the ramp semi-independently and enjoys participating in end-of-ride activities such as leading Bronte out of the arena.