Clinics...

2010 - AHA Inc. Approved Level 1 Equine Skills and Treatment Principles Course
Equine Skills (Feb 25-26, 2010)
Treatment Principles (Feb 25 (evening) Feb 26, 26 2010)

Equine Skills - This two day, hands-on course targets therapists and assistants with minimal to
no horse experience in non-mounted equine skills. Participants will work with horses in teams of two or three, with close supervision and assistance allowing an opportunity for demonstration, practice, and individualized feedback and instruction.

Treatment Principles - This 2 1/2 day course is designed for entry level therapists utilizing hippotherapy as a treatment strategy and those in or working with hippotherapy teams. Hands on practicums are
available in this course. It can be attended by graduate physical, occupational, speech therapists, horse handlers, and riding instructors.

For full course descriptions and fees, click to see the brochure. (AHA Course brochure)

AQHA Professional Horsemen on Equestrians With Disabilities Classes
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
National Equestrian Center

While the AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities classes are designed for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, the basic horsemanship skills taught at this clinic are the foundation for all riders. Therefore, this clinic should be viewed as a learning experience for all equestrians.

The clinicians will preview each class, work through the AQHA designated patterns and provide guidance as to how to prepare to compete in these classes, with emphasis on the horsemanship aspect of each class. In addition, the clinicians will provide information on how to select the "right" registered quarter horse; one that will support therapeutic riding as well as perform for the competition team.

This clinic is free for all equestrians. For additional information regarding this clinic please contact Sandy Huebner at 636-474-9308 or online at SHuebner@prodigy.net. (full brochure)