Horsesense Horsemanship & Special Ability Horsemanship
202 Poplar Crescent T4S1V4 Red Deer, Alberta

patrickkinghorsemanship Feel can be an elusive concept. It comes from an awareness of one’s self and of the horse, of moving smoothly, and maintaining posture and alignment. How do some riders seem to know exactly where their horse’s feet are?... How can they make such small, invisible adjustments that completely change how the horse is moving? Working In Hand allows you to practice these skills, translates directly into improvements in the saddle, and develops a more supple and balanced horse. Learn the Four Keys of In Hand plus a pattern to try with your horse to help diagnose areas of stiffness and tension in their body. Click Here for Part 3: A Pattern for Relaxation: www.balanceinhand.com or by clicking the link in my profile. #connection #lightness #balanceinhand #inhandwork #classical #equitation #horse #balance #horsemanship #horsesofinstagram #horses #horselover #younghorse #dressagequeen #dressage #classicaldressage #pferd #equestrian #horselife #horsebackriding #naturalhorsemanship #equestrianlife #ilovemyhorse #patrickkinghorsemanship #learning 3 HOURS AGO

We teach horsemanship lessons to people with special ability. visit our website for more information www.special-ability-horsemanship.info Helping Disabled Peop...le To Function Better With Horse Riding BY HORSESENSE, ON SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2011 The use of horse riding within the region of physical therapy has increased exponentially over the last ten years. An increasing number of therapists are using horses to help, not only the physically disabled but also those which have mental disabilities. The therapists pushing for the use of horses are confident within the healing powers that the horses appear to have. Proponents with the use of horses in therapy assert that it’s not only the physical activity connected using the riding that rewards patients, but also the emotional bond which is formed among the rider and the horse, that seems to have probably the most profound effect on the patient participating in horse riding. It has been shown, time and time once again, that riding can benefit individuals suffering with not just physical disabilities, but also a wide range of mental disorders and addictions. Autistic kids often have a challenging time communicating with anyone. The are usually stuck inside their own world. One of the objectives of horse riding is permitting the patient to create a relationship with the horse. Therapists usually see the relationship develop, and are often surprised when the child suffering from autism begins to communicate with the horse. This really is a big moment for that child and a first modest step towards increased communicative ability with adults as they become much more comfy in communicating with other people. For those that are physically disabled and bound to a wheelchair, horse riding may be a liberating encounter. If one could, for a second, place oneself inside the shoes as a disabled individual: Not being able to carry out everyday tasks like walking towards the mailbox could be difficult to accept for a healthy person. Now, imagine not getting in a position to do anything one wants to do. Envision getting dependent on an individual else for performing the smallest task including bathing. The minute physically disabled people start horse riding, they encounter that sense of freedom and movement that they would otherwise only dream about. They’re able to feel the rush of air by means of their hair as if they were running. The horse becomes their will and their way and becomes an extension of the body, permitting them to be totally free with the bonds with the physical handicap. Like other animals, horses appear to have an innate sense for people with a disability. Somehow, they understand that this individual is distinct. Horses behave differently about disabled people, and often become a lot calmer and far more tactile, with a heightened sensitivity of their surroundings. Basically, the horses handle those with physical or mental disabilities in a gentle way. Horse riding as a therapeutic strategy is just not some thing new, however it definitely has gained reputation. Individuals have understood that horses have powers to heal beyond that of contemporary medicine. The scientific community has sought to explain this phenomenon by way of quite a few studies and has succeeded in showing tangible outcomes when using horses in therapy situations. The use of horses as therapeutic tools will only improve in the coming years as increasingly more doctors, therapists, and patients turn into of the positive aspects. See more

Enjoying the ride on a beautiful day

loving a fall ride with some great company

Gaitway supports Special Ability HorseManShip. You are invited to attend our AGM, Oct. 15

Fall 2020 What a great fall we have had.