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SHUSWAP EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY
S.E.A.T.
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~ Gjof carries a friend ~ |
We provide a therapeutic horsemanship program that focuses on building relationships between the horse and rider, confidence, communication, coordination, and balance. Horses learn and teach by repetition and positive reinforcement. As instructors and volunteers we are facilitators in this process and our responsibility is to provide a safe, enjoyable experience that will build bridges and impact lives in our community.
Benefits of Therapeutic Riding
Physical and emotional connections with the horse heal body, mind and spirit
Psycho-Social Benefits:
Increased self-confidence, self-esteem and self-control
Mastery of a difficult task
Increased understanding of consequences/cause and effect
Increased desire of responsibility
Improved positive social interactions and teamwork
Increased ability to appropriately solicit help and act independently
Increased desire to take risks
Increased empathy and sense of empowerment
Interaction with positive role models
Experience of success in a supportive environment
Physical Benefits:
Improved coordination and normalized muscle tone
Relaxation of spastic muscles/facilitation of flaccid muscles
Improved posture, sitting and standing balance
Improved gross and fine motor skills
Increased functional range of motion and muscular strength
Improved perceptual motor/sensory motor integration
Improved cardiovascular function and stamina
Cognitive Benefits:
Increased vocabulary - application and recall
Improved attention and concentration
Improved sequencing and planning skills
Improved judgment and critical thinking skills
Improved flexibility in thinking
Increased verbal integration and participation
Increased visual and auditory discrimination
Each session is flexible and adapted to the needs of each student. The length of a session will be determined by concentration , co-operation and attention span - minimum of 30 minutes and maximum of 60 minutes. Sessions will be divided as follows:
Introduction/Review: Remembering skills learned & introducing new ones.
Groundwork: Developing social skills, relationships & problem solving through teamwork and interaction with horses and instructors.
Horseback Riding : Developing balance, coordination, verbal communication.
Review & Clean-up: Realizing goals that build self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
WHAT TO BRING:
Long Pants
Boots with heel
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Bug Spray for evening sessions
Warm Clothes, gloves, and/or rain gear for Fall session
Helmets are provided and must be worn at all times while working around the horses.
FEES:
Introduction Session - No Charge
6 Private Sessions: $288
6 Semi-Private Sessions: $188 (Available 2008)
OUR BACKGROUND
OUR FRIENDS: Our Icelandic Horses
Vinur means "Friend" in English Gjof (pronounced Geeoff) means "Gift"
Vinur is our 5 year old gelding, he is gentle, curious, friendly, and learning very quickly.
Gjof is our 13 year old mare - she is patient, stoic, and a real care-giver.
Vinur shares his space with Kit-Kat the Brave, the stray cat who adopted us and now three
months later has a normal coat of fur! (Must insert an updated pic!)
Gjof enjoys her hay in the evening sun.
Some friends enjoying a scavenger hunt while the horses eat supper.
More pictures, articles, and information will be added soon.
 S.E.A.T.
SHUSWAP EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY
Michael & Debbie White
350 Hwy 97B NE Salmon Arm BC Canada V1E 1X5
Phone: (250) 833-0697
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