If you are a homeschooling family, you know that you are always searching for ways to incorporate new activities into your homeschool curriculum to captivate your children’s attention and encourage them to enjoy learning. Many homeschool families look to activities like cooking, baking or visiting a nearby museum. One activity that can be beneficial for […]
After an early and very heavy few days of snow, it made me think that you all might like to know what it is like to have horses in the winter. Horses are beautiful in pictures romping around in the snow. They actually seem to like it. Us owners try to make it as easy
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In the world of therapy and rehabilitation, a multifaceted approach yields the greatest results. At Connections Through Horses, we believe in the power of therapeutic riding, not just as a standalone therapy but as a complementary treatment that can enhance the effects of other therapeutic tactics for those with autism and other developmental delays. The
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Therapeutic riding has long been recognized for its wide range of physical and emotional benefits. One of the most profound impacts is seen in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The unique bond between humans and horses can unlock potential in ways traditional therapies may not. Here’s how therapeutic riding can make a significant difference
At Connections Through Horses, we believe in the power of horseback riding to transform lives. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals with disabilities can experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of riding. Beyond the immediate pleasures of being on horseback, our program focuses on fostering independence and self-confidence in our
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Sometimes new things can be really hard and we need time to adjust. At Connections Through Horses, if one of our riders is having a hard time coming into the arena for classes, we are ready to make your experience more lighthearted and fun. This week in particular we got to show off our moves
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When having conversations with people and telling them I am a therapeutic riding instructor they say things like, “I love horses, aren’t they just like a big dog?” Well, yes and no. The yes Both horses and dogs have been companions to humans for thousands of years. Because of this, they have some familiarity with
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Today I learned a new lesson about trying until you succeed. I was working with our lesson horse Gypsum. We were working on stopping, a simple enough concept that most horses should understand. However, she loves.to push through the bit and keep moving when you ask her to stop occasionally. That leaves my students learning
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You have heard about the magic of horses – what’s the big deal? When considering putting your child in a horseback riding program, you are aware that they will learn how to ride a horse, as well as grooming and care. But did you know that the benefits of horsemanship at an early age have
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