42/ AUGUST 2011 THE RIDER
www.ontra.ca ONTARIO THERAPUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION
President:
Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary:
Viki LaCombe Kirsten Smith Virginia Pohler Pat DiMambro
Directors: ManeLine Editor:
Jessica Malpage, Kelly McGarrell, Megan Vance Kelly McGarrell
therapeutic riding... horses helping people ManeLine Pippa Hodge came to Ontario
Those who braved the cold and the rain to attend the Pippa Hodge clinic held at TEAD in May were treated to a day and a half packed with exceptional and professional insight on therapeutic riding. All participants would have liked to keep Pippa here in Ontario for good. Pippa brought many tangible resources with her including photos and slides of riders from her program in BC which she used to highlight her talk. Her focus for the clinic was teaching instructors to use meaning- ful activities that can provide measur- able results for students. All morn- ing on Saturday participants were shown wonderful toys and tools that can be used in lessons that don’t have to cost a fortune. She gave instruc- tors many tips on how to assess where a rider is currently, and how to use that assessment to determine
measurable improvement over a course of lessons. There was also discussion about how conformation of the horse impacts the riders, and how to use different horse traits to progress riders from stability to mobility. Participants were then put into groups to discuss the ‘ideal’ therapy horse before going to the arena to do conformation assess- ments on some of the horses on site. After lunch, participants headed back to the arena for a rider demon- stration. Pippa displayed many of the tips she had discussed in the morning, while providing many more as she worked with the rider. Then it was back to the classroom for more slides and discussion. This created an opportunity for instructors to ‘ask the expert’ and get Pippa’s input on any issues they experience with rid- ers at their centers.
2011 OnTRA MEMBER CENTRES
ASHBURN: The Stables at WindReach Farm - 905-655-5827 BARRIE/ORILLIA: Stonegate Farm - 705-327-7801 BELLEVILLE: Quinte Therapeutic Riding Assn.- 613-395-4472 BRACEBRIDGE: With Care Oke-Cook Family Farm- 705-645-5866 BRAMPTON/CALEDON: Caledon Equestrian School - 905 584-2022 BRENTWOOD: Kuruka Equestrian CALEDON EAST: Peace Ranch - 905-584-9156 CARLETON PLACE: Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program - 613 257-7121 CORNWALL: Brave-Hearts Riding Club - 613-528-1616 CORNWALL: Second Wind Acres - 613-528-1616 GREELY: TROtt GUELPH: Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre - 519-837-0558 HAMILTON: T.E.A.D. - 905-679-8323 HARROW: Four Willows Farm KITCHENER: CODRP / Pride Stables - 519-653-4686 LONDON: SARI Therapeutic Riding - 519-666-1123 MILTON: Windrush Stable Therapeutic Riding Centre - 905-854-6008 NIAGARA ON THE LAKE: Red Roof Retreat - 905-684-0235 NORTH AUGUSTA: Touch a Rainbow - 613-926-2116 OWEN SOUND: G.R.A.C.E. - 519-372-2721 PETERBOROUGH: PARD Therapeutic Riding - 705 742-6441 PETROLIA: Tomlynn Acres Reg. Quarter Horses - 519-882-0958 PORT BURWELL: Jabez Therapy Ranch - 519-874-1168 PORT ELGIN: P.R.A.N.C.E. - 519-832-2522 SCHOMBERG: King’s Ransom Equestrian ST. CATHARINES: Horse Alternative Therapeutic Services - 905-704-9820 SAULT STE. MARIE: Therapeutic Ride Algoma - 705 945-8546 VAL RITA: Northern Lights TRA HAMILTON: T.E.A.D. - 905-679-8323 THUNDER BAY: Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Assoc.- 807-472-5650 TIMMINS: Timmins Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 705-269-5994 TORONTO: C.A.R.D. - 416-667-8600 WHITBY: Durham TRA WINDSOR: Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 519-969-1261
Please volunteer at a centre near you!
DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that OnTRA is not responsible for the accreditation, actions or activities at any OnTRA Member Centre. OnTRA has no legal or structural authority over any Member Centre as each Centre is autonomous. Be aware that horseback riding can be a dangerous sport therefore you should verify the safety procedures & the certification of the instructors at the therapeutic riding facility of your choice.
Sunday morning began with a recap of the previous day and time for any ques- tions that may have come up overnight. Pippa then showed a few videos that demonstrated movement, and provided tips on how to keep therapy horses in good physical health. Then, it was back out to the arena to practice some rider stretches with the horses and a follow up discussion about general health and well being of therapy horses. Finally, we went back to wrap up in the classroom. OnTRA would like to extend heart- felt thanks to Pippa Hodge for coming to Ontario, and to the volunteers and orga- nizers from TEAD who provided a great venue for the clinic.
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