Horse Trainer

Letter sent via Equine Canada, to Coaching Association of Canada

2011-12-15T16:20:00.000-08:00

I would like to nominate the head coach at Myrddin Equestrian Centre in Erin for Coach of the Year.

Margaret Godson has been making confident riders for decades, through dedication and skill that has touched both human and equine athletes. Margie's calm, skillful coaching insists on the best of each horse and rider (as well as herself), at all times. She is consistent, compassionate, tough, fair, hardworking, honest and thoroughly ethical in all aspects of conduct.

So that every step of the way, your best is what you thrive on giving, not just for yourself, but for the horse, and for her.

She promotes her sport and brand of horsemanship, not just with a winter lecture series that promotes horse welfare and rider theory. Not just with an annual Christmas Gymkana. But also through annual competitive events at Myrddin Equestrian Centre each fall. She supports the sport of eventing by providing these inviting forums, including spectators! The annual entry level experience of a short course is the highlight of many equestrian's season! Meanwhile, even her course maps and on-site organization share knowledges and insight about the discipline, not just with her students, but with all event participants and spectators. Note that she has also represented the Provincial Sport Office and promoted equine matters in a booth at her region's Fall Fair.

In addition, in her lifetime she has bred, raised and trained some very good horses, This has augmented her demonstrated coaching ability and the success of her students in the discipline, and in life.

Thanks for your consideration!

~ Kim L

Previous Roles

2011-08-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

Press, Published Articles etc. Portfolio

2011-07-15T06:39:00.001-07:00

Some Fave School Horses...

2011-06-15T08:07:00.000-07:00

Instructor Assessment Form

2011-05-11T11:24:00.000-07:00

Name:
Date:

1. SAFETY
- awareness
- managing training environment
- ability to multi-task
- suitable tasks for ability

2. KNOWLEDGE
- technical knowledge
- identifying goals of students as individuals & group
- flexibility to meet individual needs

3. PROFESSIONALISM
- appropriate coaching behaviours and attitudes
- empathy and respect to students

4. COMMUNICATION
- rapport with students
- listening skills
- clear communication of tasks for age and ability
- voice projections
- motivation and enthusiasm
- questioning skills

5. ORGANIZATION
- time management and punctuality
- lesson planning
- delivery and reflection
- progression of skills

Evaluation Completed by:

Win a Weekend Training Contest Entry

2011-05-05T21:45:00.000-07:00

Chester Weber is a champion many times over, but there are other reasons I am his number 1 fan.

He has been the introduction to the sport of Combined Driving, not just for me, but for countless enthusiasts. I can vividly remember an entrancing demo during the Symphony of the Horse Charity Fundraiser in Gainesville Florida where he was wearing a headset mic and whipping around the arena in describing the sport in general, as well as the specific methods he was using moment by moment, with his team in action, to gift a taste of the sport.

I am his number 1 fan because he believes in cross training not just the horses, but for his own fitness levels as a competitor. I am his number 1 fan because of the respect and appreciation he has shown for his carefully selected staff team. I am his number 1 fan because he is known to provide horses to students from time to time, including Canadians! I am his number 1 fan because he known to invest in horses being shown in other sports, including by Canadian riders. I am his number 1 fan because some of the most amazing photographs published of him are taken by his wife.

Even as his number 1 fan, I was impressed to see his calm, composure and patience for hot day delay after delay after delay for his turn for the cones phase at WEG 2010. Not to mention the team spirit shown in the way he cheered for his US team mates, ringside smiling and fist in the air! I am his number 1 fan because of his approachable, friendly, down to earth nature, his willingness to support equine media and interest in sharing equine enthusiasm fans and fellow athletes alike.

As a grass roots Eventer myself, grown up on rescue horses and borrowed ponies I admire his action in saving the challenging Jamaica from the slaughterhouse and offering a second career. I appreciate his race influenced childhood. The chance to train with Chester for a weekend would mean the world not just to me, but would also provide an amazing opportunity to members of the hoofbeats! (radio+) group.

I have never been to Live Oaks. I would love love the opportunity to experience it, and would even endeavour to dress the part of a driver, as you can see from the photo taken today!

p.s. I would gladly ride any or all of the 4-6 horses each day, as directed by Chester!

Instructor Bio, Kim Logue

2011-04-24T09:30:00.000-07:00

Available and recommended for EC Rider Levels 1-5 or Pony Club D-C
A Guelph based trainer and EC Certified Basic English Instructor, with a lifetime of diverse horseness ~ who has written for publications like Horse-Power, Horse Life, and The Rider. A speaker at the Royal Winter Fair on behalf of Equine Guelph, and attendee at the World Equestrian Games with thanks to Equine Canada.

Personal Approach/Pedagogy

1) Horses should be treated with respect and responsibility for their welfare. With consistent insistence on correctness, kindness and the understanding that our activities are based on a partnership between horse and human athlete. What motivates a horse or pony to listen to our signals is not our physical strength, but our finesse! Think patterns, consistency, communication, fairness, and recognition.

2) What motivates each student/volunteer to learn and create is how they want to do so. Thus, all lessons and project assignments are intended to include fun, and customized to meet customer preferences, fitness level, age, goals, interests etc.

3) Facilities preferred for lessons and events are safe, friendly, professional and fair with an interest in sustainability, diversity, and education ~ requiring adherence to health and safety, government regulations, and requirements of the other significant industry influences (insurance industry, OEF, EC, Equine Guelph, Pony Club etc.).

Lesson Feedback Form

2011-04-13T12:04:00.000-07:00

Date:
Time:
Instructor Name:
Please choose rankings, 1 being least 5 being most.
1. How safe do you find the learning environment?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback:
2. How comfortable and constructive is the learning environment?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback:
3. How well are horses trained and treated with kindness, respect, and responsibility for their welfare?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback
4. How knowledgable do you find the instructor?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback:
5. How knowledgable do you find other staff and volunteers?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback
6. How consistent and patient do find the instructor?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback
7. How reliable, punctual do you find the instructor?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback
8. How enjoyable do you find the lessons?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback:
9. How well do you understand the progression?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback
10. How well do the lessons incorporate your priorities?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback
11. How convenient, effective is the payment program?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback
12. How much would you recommend this lesson program?
Observations, thoughts, concerns or feedback

Overall, are you expectations being met in lessons?
Are you interested in additional events or sessions?
Other Comments for the suggestion box?

Study Group?

2011-04-07T17:45:00.000-07:00

Who is interested in a study club for Rider Levels? If you are interested- please let me know. I am willing to organize regular horsemanship sessions for those interested in achieving their rider levels.

05/11 Press Release - hoofbeats! (radio+)

2011-03-26T22:03:00.000-07:00

For May Release

"FREE TRAINING is provided by CFRU and loaner equipment is available to qualified volunteers!" says Logue, with obvious enthusiasm. She's hoping to re-launch a horse-talk radio show as a 12 episode summer fill-in show on the U of G station. A call for contributors is extended!

Bio: Kim Logue is a horse (and accidental cat) trainer, who teaches when she's not riding enough; and, she does various kinds of Equine Journalism when she's not teaching and riding enough! Most of her Equine Outreach activities fit under the heading of: trainer-training. Three different times in her life she's has ridden high-performance horses, but says lately, "I just hope to hunt and hack. Maybe try some mounted games or horse ball, and learn more about driving."

Currently she maintains an Silver Sport License with National Sport office, and submits records of at least 10 hours of appropriate professional development to the Provincial Sport Office each calendar year. She has also just renewed CPR and First Aid in order to maintain her active instructor status.

2011 Testimonial

2011-02-24T08:27:00.000-08:00

"We found your presentations very informative and enjoyable and that sentiment was certainly echoed in the survey evaluations we received from the audience."
~ Grey Bruce Farmer's Week 2011 was another success with excellent attendance and motivating speakers for the agricultural community.

Music Student Registration/Profile Form

2010-10-27T08:19:00.000-07:00

Student Name: [ ] Adult or Age:

Address:

Phone Number(s): Email:

Chosen Instrument :

Preferred Style(s)/Genre(s):

Lesson Availability/Preference re: Frequency, Day & Time:

Request/Preference Re: Teacher?

Learning Style/Preferences/Interests/Goals:

[ Y/N ] request for instrument diagnosis?

[ Y/N ] interest in participating in All-Ages Student Showcase?

[ Y/N ] willingness to practice?

Comments/Details to share with Instructor

re: Background/Experience/Education

Theory:

Ear training:

Sight Reading:

Interval Training:

Performance:

Songwriting:

Extra Program Benefits

Student e-mails will be added to distribution list for advance notice of shows and events.

Free Magazines are available to students from the studio waiting area.

A 10% discount is offered on our merchandise.

Payment Policies:

Tuition starts at $100 for a pre-paid series of 4 lessons with an automatic renewal

OR with a specific end date: _________________________ (attach receipt)

On-going lesson payments will be arranged so as to be pre-paid at the start of each month, preferably by post dated cheques (payable to the office, att’d here) or signed credit card authorization*. Please complete the following section if you wish to arrange for pre-authorized payments by installment:

Please indicate your preferred payment option:

Monthly Payments ___ Full Term Payment ___

Signature:

Date:

Acknowledgement of Cancellation Policy:

As possible, we will accept or arrange “Lesson share partnerships” for students that wish to schedule lessons every other week, or other alternating timeframes.

Students must contact the office if they need to cancel a lesson. A cancelled lesson must have a minimum amount of 24hrs notice to qualify for a make-up lesson, which will be scheduled at teacher and student convenience, preferably within the same week.

If a student is unable to contact the office with 24hrs notice the lesson is considered a “no show” and the teacher is paid without any make-up lesson required. In exceptional cases make-up lessons might be arranged for the term’s end at the staff/teacher’s discretion.

Signature: Date:

2010 Client Testimonial #3

2010-02-02T07:40:00.001-08:00

I first met Kim after finding her name on the Ontario Equestrian Federation website. I was looking for a coach to help me prepare to take one of the Equine Canada Rider Level Tests, and enrolling as a student of Equine Guelph.

I was impressed by Kim's passion for horses which shines through in the enthusiastic and engaging way she teaches her lessons. She is a one-of-a-kind instructor who takes pride in encouraging and challenging her students to reach new heights, the sky is the limit and you can always expect Kim to be there to make sure you are putting your best foot forward in all aspects of riding.

I am a better rider for having met Kim. I aspire to one day have horses in my future career I hope I will be able to teach others about the joy of riding as effectively as Kim can!"

~Rebecca (age 25, is an OEF and EC member that rides and works in the Cayman Islands, after graduating from the University of Guelph in ? Incidentally, she passed the EC test, and has ridden with Kim in various facilities. She also recently researched and recorded 3 breed of the week reports for hoofbeats! (radio+).)

Activity Guide

2010-01-26T11:31:00.000-08:00

Family Planning?

[ ] adults should aim for 30 minutes of moderate/intense activity on most days of the week (60 min if trying to lose weight).

[ ] children and teens should be active for at least 60 min on most (if not ALL) days of the week

more than 5 hours before bedtime is better

Celebrity Paddock

2010-01-26T08:49:00.001-08:00

Posted here are a few quotes from an article called The Horses Seal the Deal, an interview with the actress that played the Mom in the Flicka movie.
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"I grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. There was a barn up the street and so I could see horses from my backyard and I dreamed every day of being on one of those horses. There's something about the freedom that a horse has -- a complete wildness to just go and be and experience life that I think anyone kind of craves... I always wanted to ride but never had the finances or the means to do it. When the movie came up I did it."

"I didn't understand what it meant to find your seat… to become one with the animal… once you get it you don't lose it. It's kind of a very Zen experience for me... There's this balance between control and surrender which I look for often in my real daily life that I'm finding with the horse. I feel like it is such a spiritual experience to be on these animals."

Rider Level Six Requirements

2010-01-04T16:54:00.001-08:00

belt should be visible, blah blah blah

more regulation about attire than anything else

maintain canter approaches

jump 2'6"

gymnastic with and without stirrups

correct disobedience

much ado about falls and causes

beginning to create round outline

One Benefit of the USEF

2009-12-05T14:16:00.000-08:00

is the newsletter i continue to get even though i am not an active member. it is clever how they build their brand. i also like oft rereading their:

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of the United States Equestrian Federation® is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes.

Saddle Fitting Checklist

2009-11-23T19:12:00.000-08:00

(these notes are a blend of OEF Schleese Saddlery notes and a great Greenhawk brochure that I picked up the other day in cardstock. i don't think its available on their website)

before you start, think about your priorities. use, budget, new/used, synthetic/leather

[ ] place saddle on the horse's back without a girth or saddle pad
[ ] ensure horse is standing square, on level ground

[ ] balance and straightness
the centre of the seat of the saddle, the so-called sweet spot, should be parallel to the ground and the saddle should sit evenly viewed from the back

- also check rider balance seated in the saddle, to ensure it fits rider also. shoulder, hip, heel alignment with centre over horse's centre
[ ] wither clearance
ideally 1 to 3 fingers above and 1 to 2 fingers on each side (low withers will have more clearance and high withers will have less)
[ ] legnth
the saddle should not extend past the horse's last rib [ ] panel contact
panels should contact the horse's back evenly without bridging or rocking
[ ] channel width/gullet
should clear spine
[ ] shoulder alignment
tree points should allow scapula and muscle to move freely, less contact at top

- a horse's shoulder rotates upwards and backwards 4-8inches in motion
[ ] billet alignment
the billets should hang perpendicular to the ground one hand behind the elbow

i think it interesting that it says head tossing and won't stand for mounting can be signs that a horse may benefit from a saddle fitting consultation.

BarnMice Bio

2009-10-20T16:22:00.001-07:00

As well as my lifelong interest in the world of horses, and many years teaching horse-riding lessons, I spent 15 years in Management in the Financial Services Industry, while eventing with a corporate sponsorship. More recently, I launched a horse-talk radio show at the University of Guelph's station that eventually syndicated to reach the Hamilton broadcast market as well. For this program, I was honoured to receive the Susan J. Anstey 2008 Media Award from Equine Canada. I was able to interview a wide variety of horse people including experts across many disciplines, genres and industries, as well as attend fantastic shows such as the Dancing White Stallions, Can-Am and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

I started riding when I was 9, and have schooled countless hours with National Level 3 Coach Margaret Godson. I have attended clinics and discussions with with Paige Lockton Wilde, Jackie Bellamy, Leslie Grant, Darren ChiaChia, Dorita Kovacks, Walter Zettl, David O'Connor, Peter Gray, Marios Delauriers, Jo Young, Ian Stark and many others. I have volunteered with therapeutic riding associations, jogged a filly hitched to a harness racing cart, and mounted the equine star of Carmen at the Met in Manhattan. I surprised an elk in the woods of Alberta my first time in a Western saddle, and I have actually herded cattle. One of the best rides of my life was through water on a Paso Fino, and I have also tolted on an Icelandic. Someday, I hope to ride a kur and also aspire to drive.

I am certified and insured as an English Instructor and I enjoy choreographing really Musical Ride Movements! I offer clinics, coach at a few shows, as well as helping out with Pony Club. I have programmed, authored curriculum and implemented summer and March break camps and authored/presented for Equine Guelph.

Have you heard about the Pony Musicals? Get your ticket money ready...

Christmas Gymkana - ideas

2009-09-30T12:13:00.000-07:00

[ ] invite a parade of breeds
[ ] invite pony clubbers (to sing fire`s buring while riding thread the needle, circles off in teams of 5, 15m circles back to remeet partner on centre line ETC)

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other things to do
[ ]fencing plan worksheet
[ ] turn out procedures

Learning to Fence?

2009-09-30T11:26:00.000-07:00

other things to do
[ ]fencing plan worksheet
[ ] turn out procedures sign
[ ] pitch presentations

http://www.patriotchargers.com/fencing%20help.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG3dkPsUzzo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKTUJMrF_Sg&feature=related

Musical Hooves

2009-09-02T12:54:00.000-07:00

i believe that music can improve and enhance a horse's movement and the rider's rhythm! two of the ponies i use for lessons are easier to keep going on the lunge line at a trot when the student's mom plays music!

i believe that music affects our physiology. i know that slow music slows my heartbeat and breathing rate. feels like it does the same for blood pressure. meanwhile faster music speeds up these same functions.

i also know from cold arena rides with a music system blaring that riding to music increases your endurance and feelings of well-being. Yay endorphins! I read in the newsletter that studies show exercising to music improves endurance by 15% and improves the "feeling states" so, people derive much greater pleasure from exercise. music filters out background noises so that you and your horse can concentrate better.

we agree that music can be used to treat patients with stress-related illnesses to stimulate the brain and relax the body right?

we must also acknowledge that music affects both sides of our brain, so whether we are a left-brain logical thinker or a right-brain artistic thinker, music helps us ride better.

points from www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com, or Visit Coaches Corner at:
http://www.barnmice.com/groups/group/show?id=1773158%3AGroup%3A22893

Kids Contest Entry Form

2009-08-22T07:12:00.000-07:00

Name:

Address:

Email:

Telephone:

Date of Birth:

Category (essay, drawing, poetry, miscellaneous)

I hereby allow this entry to become property of host/organizer; in addition I will allow my name and locale and photograph to be published.

Parent Guardian Name (if entrant is under 18 yrs):

Signature(s):

Incident Report

2009-07-24T07:36:00.000-07:00

Please feel out this report if anything occurs that interrupts the regular flow of activity in stable, riding areas, pasture etc. (All falls, loose horse, injury, hazard noted etc.)

1. Date:

2. Person(s) [staff/visitor/student/rider/boarder]:

3. Horse [name/owenership/relevant bio deets]:

4. Description/Type of Incident [stuck/caught/fall/slip/trip/fire/explosion/tools or equipment/harmful substance/environmental]:

5. Describe action taken at the time:

6. Description of injuries/damage:

7. Describe medical/veterinary treatment

8. Suggestions/Next steps:

Signatures:

Tour Checklist Document -

2008-12-30T09:08:00.000-08:00

Welcome to a Breeding Facility with versatile sport ponies for sale.

Besides breeding services and selling the young equines, we also have some limited boarding available, and affordable part boarding by arrangement! We can offer a saddle club, in support of the riding lessons and coaching from certified instructors (Head Coach Level 2), in a safe, fun and friendly environment. For the competitive rider we will attend shows.

[ ] Walk our __ acres of pasture and hacking land, well fenced to avoid road access, as well as a __ box stall barn with rubber mats and shavings. Note we manually fill water buckets for the horses, inside and out.

[ ] See our variety of jumps, pilons, letters for your dressage test, an enclosed outdoor grass ring and a __X__ foot indoor riding arena.

[ ] Review location of phone, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, electric fence shut off and EAP. Review address and location description.

[ ] Obtain Signed Waivers from All Guests and Participants (please help us maintain our staff/client ratio of better than 1:6, by keeping us aprised of intended visits in advance etc.)

[ ] Discuss Safety Issues
Especially with inexperienced people or people unfamiliar with our horses -- discuss safety circle of 8ft/3m due to "the propensity of equine to result in injury, harm or death to persons, other animals and/or property around them - collide, kick, bite etc."

[ ] Discuss the importance of following all the rules, all the time/ review posted rules/signs

General Property Rules
NO SMOKING, NO PETS
- Signed Waivers Required for all visitors, guests, students, boarders etc. Also, all participants should learn Emergency Action Plan (Stable Location, First Aid Kits/Fire Extinguishers)
- Discuss General Student and Arena Rules, while walking property

[ ] Safety/Courtesy Rules:
- Access to stalls, paddocks, and hacking/riding out of rings, is by permission only. Please keep office and tack stall door closed. Lights off when not in use. Barn doors closed when horses in.
Guests should keep cell phones turned off. No running, playing, or yelling around the horses. Sudden movements or loud occurrences can startle. Call door when approaching arena.
- Do not stand behind, or directly in front of a horse. Always pass wide behind horses, and use caution!
- PROPER FOOTWEAR must be worn on the property -- i.e. BOOTS with ankle support and a low wedge heel. Helmets manditory for riding and driving, recommended for lunging and turnout.
- No Unsupervised Riding: please ensure others on the property trained in the Emergency Action plan are on site when you ride or drive.

Think Fit, Helmet Fit

2008-12-29T18:28:00.001-08:00

Helmet Article 1.0

2008-12-29T18:22:00.000-08:00

Student Profile

2008-12-29T15:00:00.000-08:00

REGISTRATION FORM

Student Name, Age, Date of Birth:

Address:

Guardian Name and Contact Details:

Emergency Contact:

Health Card Info:

Medical History/Special Needs:
Allergies (food, medicines, insect bites etc.)
Epipen?
Standard Immunizations
Is Medication currently being taken? (Name Dose etc.)
Describe conditions, treatments currently required:

Please list/describe past medical conditions:

Other Background:

Details of Experience/Rider Level:

OEF #:
Pony Club/EC Rider Level:

How referred/found us?

Participant Contract

2008-12-29T14:35:00.001-08:00

PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

I, _____________________, (trainee) agree to the following additional rules for riding and stable conduct:

[ ] To participate fully in the program, completing tasks given by instructor and to be willing to try new ideas or techniques.

[ ] Approved, correctly fitted safety helmets must be worn during lessons/riding. Proper riding attire is expected, including the removal anything that can get hooked or spook the horse i.e.: keys, dangling jewelry…long hair should be tied back. Chewing gum while riding is not permitted. Tack must checked by instructor before the rider may mount up.

[ ] Bring your tack out before your horse so the horse is never left unattended.
Please use cross ties provided (or tie your horse only after unmounted lesson in correct procedures to do so). If you tie your horse make sure it is to a solid object that will not break or move if the horse pull back – and make sure it is at least a meter above the ground so the horse cannot get a front leg over the rope. . Do not tie using the reins.

[ ] Always lead a horse walking on it’s left side between it’s head and shoulder, an use 2 hands - one near the head and one holding the excess lead. Never wrap or wind a lead around your hand or any other body part.

[ ] Bits must be rinsed before returning bridle to tack room and the rider is responsible for sweeping up their horses area after riding.

__________________
Participant Signature, Date

INSTRUCTOR

1. To direct your progression at your own rate, skill, learning style, fitness level and unique needs, through interesting and upbeat lessons
2. To provide solid skills training, support and resources to assist you to reach your goals
3. To focus on safety, and to maintain a constructive and fun learning environment

___________________
Instructor Signature, Date

Welcome Kit - Saddle Club

2008-12-06T14:20:00.000-08:00

attendees should recieve a blue folder with our biz card(s) and the forms listed below

(as in, for their reference but also, maybe they make good marketing materials that could be passed along for us):

[ ] blank copy of waiver
[ ] blank copy of registration form
[ ] tour checklist document, including page 2 as general barn rules

eventually to include horse bios, especially pics of stallions with special rules ?

[ ] participant contract/additional rules page

[ ] introductory 1 checklist

[ ] OEF Brochure Questions to Ask When Looking for a Place to Ride?

[ ] OEF Guide Instructor Seeking for Parents (printed page from website)?

[ ] colourful cardstock gov't of ontario teaching excellence award nomination deadline notice?
[ ] Canada Food Guide?
[ ] Canada Activity Guide?

[ ] copies of Helmet article

[ ] copy of .5 Helmet Fit article

[ ] copy of Grooming article

[ ] copy Jackie's 2 page lesson tips article

[ ] copy of Jan '09 Horse Power Boarding Barn Search Article?

NOTE:

RESEARCH FITNESS TAX CREDIT

Stable Secret-Shopper

2008-11-22T17:34:00.000-08:00

Equestrian/Equine Business Mystery Shops

Operating a horseback riding establishment is a complicated undertaking, which carries with it significant responsibility. Safe, law abiding facilities with solid business structure and that adhere to all required/recommended horse health practices are becoming more complex to maintain.

There is not sufficient liscencing and regulation across the industry. Nor is the general public aware of the benefits of certifications, or what to look for in a suitable stable.

The OEF Challenge?

Left-brain Training proposes to conduct Mystery Shop surveys, a la Marketing Solutions in the banking industry, with findings first publicized on hoofbeats! radio and then also forwared to other media outlets. The survey findings can be used to educate the public on these important safety and horse health related matters, while ensuring that positive aspects of the surveyed are promoted!

The findings can also be sold back to the stables shopped. As in, for $100 I'll show you the survey comments etc. and give you some marketing consulting.

Q) How could EG/EC/OEF and the insurance industry use site visits or follow ups as a way to markets services? (generate additional OEF facility council members, OEF members, OEF brand recognition etc.) -- think EDUCATION AND OUTREACH!

Note:
The PSO nurtures the grassroots development of horse sports, and thereby supports the national horse sport governing body's goal of "access to horses to every child in Canada." Think youth focused/kid-friendly comprehensive e-worksheets, help grow an important demographic.

Q) what about using KID Secret Shoppers?

Q) What would the impact be of asking listeners to undertake and submit surveys? (Guelph Area Stable Tours. especially riding schools and boarding barns in Wellington County?)

It will be important to establish the hoofbeats! radio Secret Shopper's credentials (i.e. use of worksheet and ojective rating system) and the importance of the items researched as part of the survey. (see Boarding Barn search checklist published in Jan '09 HorsePower magazine)
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There are close to 400,000 horses in Ontario today, housed in about 40,000 facilities. Only 140 or so are OEF Facility Council members.

Stable Spotlight: facility member stable, phone interview segment
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The PSO nurtures the grassroots development of horse sports, and thereby supports the national horse sport governing body's goal of "access to horses to every child in Canada." Think youth focused ie kid-friendly comprehensive e-worksheets, help grow an important demographic.

While also helping horse lovers of all ages to recognize the importance of many health and safety recommendations -- and also driving horse businesses to see how to improve facility to get an A grade from all stakeholders!

(see Boarding Barn search checklist published in Jan '09 HorsePower magazine)

Distances (Quick Reference)

2008-11-22T17:21:00.000-08:00

do we have any kind of measuring tricks in the arena

ft 20 steps, 4 stride
60 ft, steps, 3 stride
48 ft, 2 stride
30 ft, 1 stride (i.e. 18+12)

3X 4.5 feet trot poles
cross rail at 9 ft
vertical 18 ft from 1st fence

Cross Country Tack Check

2008-11-22T17:19:00.000-08:00

[ ] bit ("not likely to wound"
[ ] girth
[ ] arm band
[ ] vest
[ ] helmet, fit
riders to dismount if adjustments required
[ ] martingale stops

Show Jumping Terminology

2008-11-18T09:41:00.000-08:00

(page excerpts from the 2007 Royal Program, Canadian Show Jumping Series, hosted by Kubota, title sponsor)

Time Allowed
The course designer sets a time allowed within which entries are expected to complete the course. Exceeding the time allowed results in time faults or penalties.

Knockdown
When a competitor knocks a jump down. To be penalized as a knockdown the horse must lower the height of the obstacle. Merely hitting it is not penalized.

Vertical
A Vertical is an obstacle that is straight up and down and does not require the horse to jump width

Oxer
An oxer is a spread obstacle. It is usally constructed with either planks or poles. The front portion will look like a vertical obstacle, but there will be another portion behind it, usually consisting of just one pole that will require the horse to jump wide, as well as height to clear it

Triple Bar
A triple bar is always built in graduating height, so that the first bar is lowest, the second higher and the third even higher

Water Jump
A water jump is a wide expanse of water where the object is to jump the water without landing in it

Liverpool
Liverpools are pools of water set under a regular obstacle. The object is to jump the obstacle, not the water.

Combination
A combination is a series of two or three jumps in succession

Jump-Off
A jump-off is a tie breaker. It is used only to break ties for first-place. Jump-offs usually involve all entries who were fault-free in the first round.

Faults
Faults are penalty points. Faults can be accumulated for lowering the height of an obstacle, for exceeding the time allowed or refusing (balking at) an obstacle.

Cross Country Obstacle Sheet

2008-11-17T17:50:00.000-08:00

Obstacle#
Division:
Sheet #:
Jump Judge:

Horse #
[ ] Clear
[ ] 1st refusal, runout, circle
[ ] 2nd refusal, runout, circle
[ ] 3rd refusal, runout, circle

[ ] 1st fall of horse/rider

[ ] omission of obstacle or boundary flag

[ ] error of course not rectified

[ ] unauthorized assistance

Resources for Announcer

2008-09-22T17:13:00.000-07:00

[ ] event brochure
[ ] omnibus

[ ] sound system
[ ] radio orientation with all radio holders
[ ] list of radio holders and other volunteers, roles and locations
[ ] what about descriptions of each role?
jump judge worksheet

OTHER PAPERWORK/SCRIPTS
[ ] list of competitors, by division with start times
[ ] commentary notes on various competitors ?

[ ] details about the course i.e. map with fence names
info on new fences
descriptions of types of fences (?) i.e. Trakhener, Bank, Skinny, Pallisade
[ ] info on sponsors
[ ] info on vendors (esp. photographer) on site

[ ] facility notes
[ ] facility rules and expectations

schedule and messages of the day

Safety Requirements for Trail Riding Establishments

2008-08-18T08:45:00.001-07:00

(as recommended by the OEF)

[ ] liability insurance (review proof)
[ ] release forms
[ ] signage about safety-around-horse rules (disucssed & understood by participants)
[ ] fire precautions, evacuation procedures
[ ] safe hazardous material storage
[ ] minimum age of 10 for riders (6 yrs if ponied by staff)
[ ] horses known to be safe, sound and schooled for activity
[ ] no stallions, lame, sick or blind horses, or horses under 5 yrs
[ ] maximum rider weight per horse, horse selection based on aptitude, size etc. (max 1 rider per horse!)
[ ] suitable, well fitted tack in good repair (bareback is not allowed, stirrups much fit foot etc)
[ ] helmets, suitable footwear
[ ] mounting blocks recommended. staff to hold horse while rider mounts
[ ] dismounting during rides discouraged, staff assistance required
[ ] min 2 guides per ride, ratio of 1:5
[ ] functional 2 way communication with stable
[ ] first aid training
[ ] walk uphill and downhill, walk towards barn last 5 min
[ ] staff and guides conversant with accident protocols and accident forms (witnesses etc.)

Competitions

2008-08-10T12:05:00.001-07:00

Caledon (Jun 22)Dressage, Test 1A, Score 59.4X-Country, 2050m, 20 obstacles99 seconds over optimum time, time penalties = 24.8Stadium, 9 fences w/combinationrail down = 5 penalitesTotal 89.2(1st place 49.4, 10th 59.20*Stonehill (July 12)Dressage, Test 1c, Score 66.6X-Country, 1800m, 18 obstacles including 1 ditch & 2 drops35 seconds over optimum time, time penalties = 8.8Stadium, 7 fencesrail down = 5 penalties, plus 1 time faultTotal 81.4(1st place in 30's, 8th = 65.4)*Equus 3-D (Aug 17)Dressage, Test 1C, Score 57.0Stadium, 9 fences w/ 1 combinationX-Country, 1875m 22 obstacles (unflagged water, 3 drops, 1 ditch)60p fall, 20p refusual, 76p time faults, score 156Total 213other than 8 eliminations, last place*Myrddin (Oct 5)Dressage, Test 1C, Score 61.8Stadium, 10 fences w/1 combination, time faults 1.5X-Country, 2100m, 15 obstacles (unflagged water, 2 steep hills)time faults 1.6Total 64.9placed 7th, 5th Novice Adult (beat Katie)

Horse Trial Tools

2008-08-10T10:43:00.001-07:00

provide tools to event coordinators:

[ ] a few synchronized watches
[ ] clipboards with 1st aid page and rules with drawings
[ ] emergency contact methods = radio protocols, whistle for frantic whistling etc.

Commentary Notes

2008-08-10T10:36:00.000-07:00

Number:
Division:
Rider Name:
Horse Name:

Age/Colour/Breeding/Size:

Owner Name:

From where (stable, pony club, hunt club, town/city/province or state):

Information (past rider and/or horse successes, goals, anecdotes/idiosyncrasies):

Open House Plan Sheet

2008-08-08T11:15:00.000-07:00

event flyer/barn rules?
- marketing to invite potential students, buyers, part boarders, sponsors

[ ] sales horses display/demo

[ ] unmounted lessons

[ ] tack swap or consignment sale?

[ ] arts 'n crafts

[ ] snack bar

Pony Party (B-day Sample Agenda)

2008-07-30T15:37:00.000-07:00

Date:
Number of children:
Number of adults:

Staff Team -
Welcome/Orientation/Coordinator:
Mounted Lesson Instructor:
Side Walkers:
Lunch/Clean Up:

Resources:
[ ] meal supplies
[ ] activities
[ ] loot bags/giveaways

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1:30 Staff Arrival
2:00 Guests Arrival and Welcome
name tag craft
RULES/Waivers
helmet fitting

2:30 groom, tack up and ride
3:00 untack, groom and wash hands

snack and cake
presents

horse craft during departure
*
to accomodate groups of more than 8 participants, set up 2 or 3 activities in managable groups for each leader/# of horses, that rotate every half hour:
ie.
pin the tail on the pony
horse shoe craft
riding activity

Horse Show Checklist - Part 2, Rider Items

2008-07-29T16:10:00.000-07:00

[ ] helmet
[ ] hairnet
[ ] boots
[ ] gloves
[ ] jacket (as possible)
[ ] breeches/riding pants
[ ] white and/or dress shirt

[ ] change of clothes
[ ] footwear
[ ] sunscreen
[ ] bugspray
[ ] hat

[ ] water, food
[ ] $ for entries
[ ] pen and/or parent's sig on waiver!

Horse Show Checklist - Part A

2008-07-29T16:04:00.000-07:00

week prior:
[ ] mane pulled
[ ] trim
[ ] wash brushes, saddle pads etc.
[ ] practice shipping bandages
(obtain quality cottons that fit the horse to be trailered)

day before:
[ ] horse bathed
[ ] horse braided
[ ] horse shipping bandages/boots

[ ] clean and pack horse's saddle, bridle and other tack
i.e. martingale, nose net etc.
[ ] clean horse's boots

PACKING:
[ ] whip
[ ] fork/shovel/broom on trailer
[ ] lungeline
[ ] hay in haynets in trailer
[ ] water buckets
[ ] treats
[ ] halter and lead as spare

[ ] fly spray
[ ] grooming kit, + towels and hoof polish
[ ] braiding stuff (disposable razor, scissors, elastics) and bath kit (sponge, bucket, scraper)

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Checklist - Part 2, Rider Items

OEF Waiver - Under 18

2008-07-21T06:26:00.001-07:00

ACKNOWLEDGMENT of RISK and RELEASE of LIABILITY –
“For Participants Not 18 Years Old”
Please Print Clearly

Infant Participant’s Name __________________________________________
Date of Birth _________________________
Infant’s Address _______________________________________
City _______________ Prov _____ Postal ____________

Guardian’s Name _________________________________________________
Date of Birth _________________________
Guardian’s Address ____________________________________
City _______________ Prov _____ Postal _____________

The Guardian must Read and Understand prior to the Infant Participating in Equine Activities

TO: ONTARIO EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION their directors, employees, officers, volunteers, business operators, and site property owners. (all of them collectively called the HOST)
Initial each item below After Reading and Understanding the item

____1. I am the Parent and/or Legal Guardian of the infant Participant named above and am executing this form on behalf of the infant Participant in my capacity as parent and/or guardian and with the intent that this form be binding on myself and infant Participant for all legal purposes.
____2. I Understand there are Inherent DANGERS, HAZARDS and RISKS, (collectively called RISKS) associated with Equine Activities and injuries resulting from these “RISKS” are a common occurrence.
____3. I Acknowledge that the Inherent “RISKS” of Equine Activities mean those DANGEROUS conditions which are an integral part of Equine Activities, including but not limited to:
• The propensity of any equine to behave in ways that might result in injury, harm or death to persons on or around
them and to potentially collide with, bite or kick other animals, people, or objects.
• The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, tremors, vibrations,
unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals and hazards such as subsurface objects.
• The potential for other participant (s) to act in a negligent manner that might contribute to injury to themselves or
others, such as failing to act within their ability or to maintain control over an equine.
____4. I Freely Accept and Fully Assume All Responsibility for the Inherent “RISKS” and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss which might result from the infant being a Participant.
____5. I Acknowledge that it remains my Sole Responsibility for the safety of the infant Participant and for the infant to Participate within his/her own limits.
____6. In addition to consideration given for the infant to Participate in Equine Activity, I and my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns (collectively called my “Legal Representatives”) agree
• To Waive All Claims that I or the infant Participant might have against the “HOST”; and
• To Release the “HOST” from Any and All Liability for any loss, damages, injury, or expense that I, the infant Participant or our “Legal Representatives” might suffer as a result of the infant’s Participation due to any cause including any NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE “HOST”; and
• To HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE “HOST” from any and all liability for property damage or personal injury to the infant Participant or to any third party which might result from the infant’s Participation.

Before signing this form I read it (as indicated by my initials above) and I stated that I understand it. I further state I am aware that signing this form, waives certain legal rights I and/or the infant Participant and/or our “Legal Representatives” might have against the “HOST”.

SIGNED This _____________________________________day of ______________________________20 ________

_____________________________________________
(Signature of Participant) (Parent/Guardian)

________________________________________
Print Name & Address of Witness

_______________________________________
(Signature of Witness)

(Signature of Parent/Guardian)

Do Not Sign Until You Understand All Items Above

Pony Party

2008-07-20T12:32:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY
1) grooming kit 2) rhythms of hooves 3) craft/colours & markings?

[ ] to discuss? use of buttons, tattoos and stickers.

SATURDAY
Welcome & Orientation
standup vs sitdown, put up your hand etc.
who would like to meet our horse
who knows about horses
who wants to learn more about horses?
who wants to share instruments and make the music of hooves?
who wants to be our participants for grooming demo and a game?

let me tell you some rules
Keep the horses’s nature in mind. Expect a horse to think and act like a horse not a human!

#1a) WE ARE NOT DOING ANY RIDING. who could tell that and how?
b) Proper foot wear (loan of my horse shoes) for all volunteers
-- should we take off Dakota's wings now?
#2a) what are some of the dangers of being around a horse?
unpredictable LIVE animal
i.e. unfamiliar objects, sounds, sudden movement, other animals, vibrations, weather etc.
they are so big and heavy, FLIGHT animal
2b) bite or kick

let's talk about/make other stable rules
- listen to our instructions
- never stand behind a horse
- no running, yelling in the barn
sandals in the barn?
waving a flag or kite in the barn?
T/F boots should cover ankle, non-slip soles

[ ] Nikky to tell us ten facts about Dakota.

[ ] Nikky to model correct leading practice?
T/F lead shank wrap around your hand
T/F arm's legnth from horse
T/F whoa is a magic word
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Grooming Demo
I will show and tell about my grooming kit items as Heather selects a volunteer for each (and helps them the correct item from among Dakota's brushes and then use it correctly).
*
Pin the Poll on the Pony
Heather selects a volunteer who draws a body part out of the envelope and reads it out loud. I will read the tip as Heather helps them affix it to the appropriate area on Dakota.
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hoofbeats! (should dakota put on her wings and leave while this one goes on?)

Tips on Course Design

2008-07-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

there is always going to be an uncertainty factor.

due diligence.
respond well in case of emergency.
define a standard of care.
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"horses are to ireland what hockey is to canada"
hugh moreshead

Training Plan

2008-05-28T05:35:00.001-07:00

(for horse and rider)

goals, conditioning, plans for season
breed, age, requirements

pre-requesites for each discipline, incl championships

there are only so many jumps in a horse. make sure your training plan emphasizes impact, not repetition. horse as one of your athletes.

look at rider.

Written Horse Health Record - Part ?

2008-05-05T13:58:00.000-07:00

annual vaccinations
date:
[ ] Tetanus
[ ] Influenza
[ ] Strangles
[ ] Encephalometis
[ ] West Nile Virus
[ ] Rabies
[ ] Anthrax
[ ] Botulism
[ ] EHV - all 4 strands?
is this the old Rhino vacc?
[ ] EVA
[ ] PHF
[ ] Rotavirus

More Training Tips

2008-04-30T06:36:00.000-07:00

[ ] video tape lessons occasionally to assess teacherly progress

[ ] a teacher who maintains a positive learning environment accelerates learning
[ ] explain components and movement patterns required for performance - verbalize action in clear, concise way
[ ] correctness of information
[ ] constant flow of verbal and visual information
[ ] abilitiy to produce results students desire

challenges suitable to skill level, age, maturity of students
fitness levels etc.

Trail Ride Orientation

2008-04-15T19:38:00.000-07:00

[ ] trailering
[ ] practice with rain gear
[ ] pratice drinking water from various sources
[ ] practice carrying water
[ ] wear a watch
[ ] mark a route
[ ] log conditioning schedule
http://www.octra.on.ca/articles/primer.php

Minimum and maximum times5-7 miles an hour
Weight divisions, including tack and gear
compulsory trots

Training Rides, 10-15 miles (16-24km)Novice for the first 20miles
Mileage rides, Max of 35 miles
after 500 miles Open, Trail, 25mile minimum, no maximum
Endurance150miles max over 3 days
Ride and Tie, 6miles

[ ] off farm equine 3rd party insurance I.e. OEF membership
[ ] proof of negative coggins within 12 months
[ ] Heart Rate Monitoring, Pulse, Respiration
“pulse recovery will be assessed by using a base value of 40 beats per min (vs. prelim check)
[ ] Hydration check less than 1 sec, temperature, tucking, Lameness, overreaching injuries, tack rubs etc. etc.etc. (Pre, post and mid ride checks )
[ ] Sign up at least 2 weeks in advance
[ ] Feed and water, vitamins, Knowledgable use of electrolytes, no internal drugs or fluids
[ ] Helmets and log books. Saddles MUST be used, boots are allowed but they take points off?

“unshod horses may be entered, but may be disallowed or disqualified at the discretion of the judges”

NO Cruelty. manners. Bad language and excessive drinking will not be tolerated, smoking areas, restrained dogs
p.s.
rEARING horses are eliminated
they have an award for rookie of the year
and a great what to pack on the day of article

Trainer1 Chores Worksheet

2008-04-14T17:03:00.000-07:00

[ ] scrub 12 water buckets in wash stall, fill and distribute.

[ ] replace buckets in stalls; leave really unmanagable horse's water outside their door

[ ] former foal on cross ties, muck and bed stall
[ ] groom as time allows
[ ] half blind filly on cross ties, muck and bed stall
[ ] retired stallion on cross ties, muck and bed stall

[ ] cross tie/tie stall or switch stalls and/or assist with turn outs as requested for next 5, muck and bed stalls

[ ] muck and bed last 3 young 'uns

[ ] sprinkle and sweep, including tie stall and wash stall

Conduct re: Acts Of Cruelty

2008-04-08T17:06:00.000-07:00

i wish these were for everyone, instead of just EC's TD's guidelines

DEALING WITH SUSPECTED ACTS OF CRUELTY:

1. if you are an eyewitness, file a warning report and attach an eye witness report
2. note names, addresses and telephone numbers for all witnesses. collect statements of facts
3. if possible have vet examine the animal
4. if possible, hand deliver the warning report to the accused.

Musical (Ride) Notes

2008-04-06T16:13:00.000-07:00

short simple sounds are best, when you want the horse to perform a particular movement

stick to max of three sylables
always give the commands in the same way and realize they recognize the actual sound, the tone and inflection.

reward training consistently using phrase
praise and punishment within one second of the horses action

experiments carried out with mares at the irish national stud some years ago showed that horses like music but are selective in their taste. some dressage is performed to music and the horses really seem to enjoy it. like circus horses, they often come to associate the music with certain movements. it makes sense to me that they would prefer instrumental to vocal.maybe mozart?

music you choose is obviously based on your taste, be it jazz, classical, new age, pop, folk or global rhythms

but factors relating to your horse such as temperament, presence and scope of movement must be considered.

avoid music that will distract or alienate judges.

think choregraphy (designed equally on each rein. start with movements horse is capable of executing confidently).

rehearse in mirrored arena.six minutes

(at least six seconds less than allowable max for variances in tape speed)
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*
theatrical elements

Simon Says

2008-04-04T17:28:00.001-07:00

what about using code words like first gear, second gear for walk and trot so the horses don't get confused? (sometimes its nice just to get a kid out counting on the horse tho)
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for simon says pairs do you just use crepe ribbon?

more about balance

2008-04-04T17:22:00.000-07:00

"in order for true partnership to develop between horse and rider, there has to be balance. the rider's centre of gravity and the horse's centre of graity have to be aligned. this makes for economy of movement and only the lightest aids to direct our horse. the more balanced we are, the more secure we are.

p.s.
the rider's body must constantly regain any loss of balance

the harmonious picture of hrose and rider acting as one is presented only when the rider is balanced. this is of course, what all equestrians of all disciplines constantly strive for.

--
manual p 69 how to improve position

Pony Party (B-day Group Sample Agenda)

2008-03-29T17:08:00.000-07:00

unmounted lessons
[ ] barn rules, tour of the barn
[ ] proper riding attire
[ ] the grooming box
[ ] hoofbeats! (the rhythms of hooves)

with horses
[ ] what horses eat; if/how to feed a treat to a horse
[ ] actual grooming demonstration, including hands on, one at a time practice?
[ ] pin the poll on the pony - game to learn parts of the horse

*
i know a lady who makes great carrot cake.
birthday candles are a problem.

Roads and Trails - Ten Tips

2008-03-24T19:26:00.000-07:00

[ ] can riders mount from the ground?
[ ] is it possible to drink lots of water? to take a nutritious snack?
[ ] think sun screen, bug spray, removable winter layers, comfortable footwear et al
[ ] what about a cell phone with emergency numbers programmed?
[ ] go with others
[ ] tell someone where you are going, the route you are taking and how long you will be gone
[ ] carry identification
[ ] start with 5 minutes of easy walking and stretching before starting strenuous activity
http://www.hikeontario.com/

SAFETY IN TRAFFIC
#1) avoid paved roads
#2) avoid parked cars
#3) keep to the right, horses are traffic like bikes
#4) obey the rules of the road, traffic lights, signs, police etc.
#5) be courteous
#6) choose your place on the road: the horsecanada.com/traffic page says to keep well off to the side of the road but the OEF conf presenter says to take your space, be seen etc.
#7) cross roads abreast, all together, simultaneously. ideally riding in a single file with everyone turning at once in a long straight stretch of road where oncoming motorists can see the horses and slow down.
#8) wear reflective material so be sure you are seen (esp at night)
#9) think walk on hard surfaces, max trot on narrow shoulders to keep more control and avoid danger of slipping; be aware of soft/deep footing with can rip tendons, pulls shoes or damage croplands
#10) make every effort to avoid potentially hazardous situations i.e. don't ride if loose horses are present etc. etc.
also drawn from www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/horses/facts

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MEETING A HORSE ON THE TRAIL
trail courtesy tips for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists
from the http://www.otra.ca/
use the 3 c's

Courtesy
Communication
Common Sense

- calmly speak to the rider, to make your presence known from a distance
- if you are unsure of what to do in any situation concerning a horse, ask the rider
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i would like this to include a photo series of all the different "caution horse" signs i have seen, because there ARE several different silhouette images. the one i saw on the road to old orchard yesterday looked like a SIDE saddle rider!
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apparently you can have "Caution Horse and Rider signs" put up in your area at no cost to you (write Ministry of Transportation).

Ride a 20m Circle At Trot

2008-01-21T18:00:00.000-08:00

Rider(s)

Name/Age/Experience esp development stage - initiation/acquisition/consolidation:

Open and Continuous skill

Arena Set Up/Equipment:

[ ] Instructor will have helmet, in case a mounted demonstration is deemed appropriate
[ ] Diagram can be drawn on a chalkboard (or enlarged and posted).
[ ] Instructor will be positioned in corner, with exception of tack check, and demo

Introduction:

It's important to accurately ride figures in order to get good scores in shows, but it's even more important to ride figures accurately in order to get the most correct work from the horse! A horse who drifts "cheats" and does not use himself as symmetrically and athletically as he should. Dressage begins and ends with the 20m circle. It is the easiest and most the difficult figure to ride correctly!

Warm Up:
15 min
Walk around the area once each direction, with several transitions to halt. Then riders will move into a posting trot around the area, both directions while positional corrections are offerred and explanation provided.

Explanation:

Circles are supposed to be round, which means the horse turns the same amount at each stride. This is harder than it sounds, especially if your horse doesn't want to come off the rail! There should be no straight lines or corners involved in riding circles. At those points of the circle, which are tangent to the rail, the horse should take only one or two steps on the rail before leaving it to follow the track of the circle.

Demonstration:
Riders will halt or walk to accurately see instructor walk a circle, and show diagram. For activity progression #2, masking tape can be used for tangent points on the wall. Another idea is to measure 10m from a centre point pilon and make a shaving trail in the arena dirt. Another idea is to lay poles as shown as dotted lines in diagram.

Activity/Progression #1:
15 min
When riding a circle, which begins at B or E, your horse's shoulders should leave the track as they pass the letter. Remember to warn your horse ahead of time that you're planning to turn.
You'll cross the centerline 10 meters on either side of X. You can eyeball a spot halfway between X and A, and halfway between X and C, to find that spot. Or, look for that magic 4-meters-beyond-the-corner-letters spot, and cross the centerline opposite that. (The corner letters are 6 meters from the end of the ring.
Add another 4 meters to find the ten-meter mark. From that mark, it's another 10 meters to E or B.)

How to Turn a Circle
Turning a circle requires reins and legs to be used at the same time. To turn right, you need to pull on the right rein and use your legs to encourage the horse to move. The opposite is true to turn left. If turning a circle, whether in dressage competitions or otherwise, you will need to make the horse appear smart and collected rather than just spinning him around. He needs his body to be kept bent around the circle while turning. To do this, put the opposite leg back to the way you are turning – so left leg back when going right and right leg back when going left.

Riders will trot around the rail, riding a circle one at a time.

Activity Progression #2

Circles at A and C: In the small arena, the corner letters (H, K, M, F) are six meters from the end of the arena. Therefore, your 20-meter circles at A and C touch the long sides of the arena 4 meters beyond the corner letters and you cross the centerline exactly at X.

"how do you find this exercise?"
"so, what happened there?"

Cool Down:
10 min
Depending on rider level, it is often nice to walk without stirrups as part of cool down.

Conclusion:
interesting related resource or next lesson progression?

Good Choice/Bad Choice Relay Game

2007-12-17T15:02:00.000-08:00

Separate riders into lines. Use shavings to identify a starting line to line up behind.

hang Good Choice/Bad Choice signs on the wall at the opposite end

Instructor reads each statement, and then says GO. One team member from both teams "runs" down and touches the Good Choice or Bad Choice sign for their team.

Keep score for each team.

Is it a good/bad choice to play in a pasture field where cows or horses are grazing?
Is it a good/bad choice to squirt water on an animal when they are not expecting it?
Is it a good/bad choice to wear sandals in the barn?
Is it a good/bad choice to keep your pets living area clean?
Wearing a riding helmet is a good/bad choice while riding your horse.
It is a good/bad choice to think “safety” every day.
It is a good/bad choice to not go near animals with newborn or young nearby.
Is it a good/bad choice to consider pinned ears and snorting as a sign of danger?
It is a good/bad choice to wash your hands after petting your horse?
It is a good/bad choice to forget to feed your pet today?

Obstacle Course

2007-12-17T15:01:00.001-08:00

The perfect game for everyone, regardless of skill level, is the obstacle course, because you can make the course as difficult or as easy as you wish. What you need: You need a stopwatch or a watch with a second hand. Create your obstacle course with just about anything. Place cones for riders to weave through, or place small jumps such as crosspoles, or assign little tasks, such as opening a gate, backing up through ground poles, or retrieving flags off a stick. Use creativity. The person who runs the obstacle course the fastest and with the most accuracy wins.

Musical Squares

2007-12-17T14:58:00.000-08:00

is Musical chairs on horseback!
(use burlap sacs or shavings markers in the centre of the arena)
will the parents sing christmas carols for us for the music?

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When the horses are travelling around the circle, it would be nice if they could weave through sets of cones. If the riders are able to mount from the ground, it is good to have them dismount and stand on the marker, otherwise i guess i will ask the horse stand on/btwn markers.

How to play:
The person controlling the music starts it, and when he or she stops the music, all the players must rush to get a spot. The last person is out, and music help sing when the music starts again.

The last person left is the winner and gets a prize.

Learning to Sit the Canter

2007-12-12T19:44:00.000-08:00

Managing Concussion Symptoms

2007-12-12T17:56:00.000-08:00

- unconscious participant must be seen by medical doctor immediately

- any concussion symptoms at all means rider does not remount/continue riding

- participant showing concussion symptoms must not be left alone

Balance and Motion

2007-12-06T14:24:00.000-08:00

This works well as a lunge lesson, thus
PREPARATION/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Create barrier for correct size of circle with poles on ground

lunge line (noseband method)
lunge whip with braiding elastics on handle
side reins, bell boots and brush boots on all 4
instructor's helmet and gloves

Introduction/Explanation:
10 min
Warm up horse each direction, no side reins (including small canters)
Warm up horse each direction, with side reins (including small canters)
[ ] Introduction of Instructor with credentials, and, get students names
[ ] discussion re: benefits of lunging process
[ ] discussion of horse’s suitability
[ ] Tack check with explanations
[ ] Mounting procedure with explanations
[ ] affix reins in throat latch
[ ] positional adjustments at halt before rider rides off
5 min
[ ] assessment exercises

(at walk, identify horse’s leg movement at walk)

Positional Exercise, to work on rider's seat:
let legs completely loose, toes dangling down
practice sitting on your seat bones
torso still, loose in the hips
progress to trot or canter
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we ride with our seat and thighs
weight and balance

we control the horse's movements with our lower body not our hands

[ ] unknot reins
[ ] dismounting procedure with explanations
think "soldier dismount"

Two Point Pos'n (at walk and trot)

2007-12-06T14:17:00.000-08:00

Rider(s) Name/Age/Experience esp development stage - initiation/acquisition/consolidation:

Arena Set Up/Equipment:

[ ] We will use only half of the arena, with poles laid across the middle as barrier. It will be useful to have one extra pole available for use in additional progressions.

[ ] Instructor will have or wear helmet in the arena, in case a mounted demonstration is deemed appropriate.

[ ] A simple diagram can be drawn on a chalkboard (or large card taped to wall).

[ ] Instructor will be positioned in corner, with exception of tack check, demo and 1st activity

Introduction:
This lesson is about the position is used in preparation for jumping and galloping. Before a rider works over poles or jumps, they must demonstrate balance in 2pt position – and be able to show the various releases. Today we will work on the “Mane Release,” and all through your riding career you will re-use this skill – as in, “if in doubt, grab the mane!” We will try it first at halt, then walk, then trot in the identified area of the arena.

Warm Up:
Walk around the specified area of the arena, with several transitions to halt. Then riders will move into a posting trot around the area, both directions.

Explanation:
- frees the horse’s back and hindquarters
- assists in following horse’s movement and staying in balance with increased activity
- the Mane (or other) release is intended to allow the horse the freedom to stretch its head and neck for jumps

Demonstration:
Instructor will model position on the ground, with descriptions (if possible, draw diagram on chalkboard or put up diagram).
- keep head up and look in the distance
- keep back straight and shoulders open/square
- keep elbows relaxed, so arms and hands are free to move as needed; shorten reins and place hands halfway up the horse's neck and hold a little piece of mane.
- your seat stays close to the saddle while you lean forward over knees, while keeping hips over heels (i.e. push pelvis back in the saddle and barely lift seat bones from the saddle; point them backward slightly, not toward the sky. Remember we are looking for a minimum movement, its just a shifting of your weight off the horse's back and into your legs and feet)
- keep ankles relaxed and heels lower than toes “bottoms of your feet look forward”

Activity/Progression #1:
Line up and halt on the rail one horse length apart. As required, riders shorten stirrups slightly above ankle bone to close angles of heel, knee and hip somewhat (lower leg feels more upright)(varies according to conformation of rider and horse, as well as type of saddle).

Riders will model the two-point position at halt, with physical adjustments made by instructor (ensure stirrup leathers are perpendicular to ground, no pinching of the knee, legs press against horse’s side just behind girth).

"How does that feel?"

Activity/Progression #2:
Riders will have horses move off, and practice two point position at walk, keeping their centre of gravity over the horses centre of gravity, feet as parallel to the horse as seems natural. “Keep your centre over your feet.”

common faults
= eyes re: direction and timing
= standing in stirrups too high above
= heels up
= gripping with the knee (lower leg is not on horse)
= breathing
= ahead or behind

"what do you find hardest about this?"

Activity/Progression #3:
Riders will execute transition to trot and practice two point position at trot. Lower legs, thighs are shock absorbers, hips and also knees and even ankles are hinges – horse open and closes the riders hips. Eventually, the size of fences being jumped with influence the degree to which the hip angle closes and the seat leaves the saddle.

"how do you find this exercise at trot?"
"so, what happened there?"

Cool Down:
Depending on rider level, it is often nice to walk without stirrups as part of cool down.

Conclusion:
Recap positional corrections for each rider, and benefits to the horse's motion and improvements to their base of support. Riders should be able to change from jumping position to flat position easily and smoothly. Also, they will want to work in forward seat for longer and longer periods.

Outline next steps in lesson progression i.e. over a pole on the long side, over a pole on the short side, trying it in canter etc.

Canter Leads

2007-12-04T09:21:00.000-08:00

[ ] ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT/SET UP REQUIRED:

This lesson plan requires very little preparation – just the regular review of the riding area for safety, removal of jumps etc. The sandring or the arena is appropriate, as letters on the wall are not needed etc.

- Horse selection can be important, in that a horse who often picks up the wrong lead can make a good example, especially in a group of 3. It is also important that students have learned to identity where the horse’s legs are during walk.

Introduction/Explanation (10 min)

[ ] instructor self-introduction with credentials
[ ] TACK CHECK, with explanations
[ ] SUITABILITY OF HORSE, with explanations
[ ] Instructor will be positioned to see all riders at all times (i.e. corner of the arena)

[ ] Warm Up with positional corrections, walk/trot/canter assessment type lesson. Instructor will be sure to determine that riders understand right rein and left rein, and can discuss trot diagonals.

[ ] Discuss the correct aids for transition, to confirm background

[ ] Describe canter movement, ensure rider can sit the canter
Canter is a three-beat gait with the footfall pattern: of initiating hind leg, diagonal pair, leading/inside foreleg, plus a moment of suspension.
[ ] Ensure rider can sit the canter (upper body erect, the rolling/floating-rocking horse feeling/energy coming from rear to front; Rider’s seat follows the motion of the horse’s back)

[ ] Student Practice to identify their correct lead by feel (or when absolutely necessary by dropping our eyes).
[ ] Discussion of Corrective Aids for correction of lead:
put inside seatbone forward to give horse warning
Exaggerate the correct aids
give with inside rein
ask going into a circle because the fence controls the outside of the horse and establishes correct bend, also try circles of various sizes
Remember to praise the horse the instant he gets it right

Demonstration:/Practice and Corrections (8 min);

[ ] Riders will line up facing the clock to watch a fellow student(s)/demo rider do 1 or 2 canter transitions while we discuss whether the correct strike off was achieved.

[ ] Then they will go out and canter together and call out to instructor if they are on the correct lead, and look at each other’s lead and comment on that also

[ ] For progression/more advanced riders, the final exercise can be a rider’s choice canter strike off on centre line, with a turn at the bottom of the arena onto the rein of the lead.
Summary and Conclusion (2 min):
Ask for feedback "so what happened there?"
A following lesson can be a simple change of lead across the diagonal.

Tack Check

2007-12-03T15:12:00.000-08:00

pre-arena check/in stable:
[ ] is horse groomed appropriately
[ ] mess in hall swept
[ ] saddle with correct pads, saddle pad secured
[ ] saddle in correct location on horse's back
[ ] girth tightened somewhat (i.e. with three holes available on mounting/elastic side)
[ ] stirrup safety straight across
[ ] bridle on and affixed properly (esp throat latches too tight)
[ ] stirrups EVEN and adjusted to length of rider's arm
[ ] boots, martingales etc. as required

also check rider
[ ] appropriate footwear
[ ] helmet on/appropriate fit
[ ] crop if required
[ ] gloves if required
[ ] half chaps/tall boots as required
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instructor double checks all the above and tightens girth for riding, and finetunes stirrup length

Turn on the Forehand Lesson

2007-12-03T15:06:00.000-08:00

[ ] Pre-Mount Tack Check

Introduction:
This is a lesson to feel horse’s quarters and teach/remind the horse to move away from your /the rider’s legs

Explanation:
Head, body and neck stay straight while front feet make a small circle in one spot and hind feet move around them in a larger circle.
When quarters move left, the right hind must cross in front of the left hind.

Demonstration:
Demonstrate by pressing right hand on right thigh and cross right leg over left. Push, ease push, push ease push.

Practice and Corrections:
Move in off the track 3 or 4 feet, staying parallel to side of arena.

The sole aid is from the right leg.. The horse will try and move forward, your hands say no. Your body remains quiet, upright, and balanced, with weight evenly on both seat bones.

Don’t let the horse give you more than you want. Start with one stride at a time, returning all aids to a resting position and praising the horse before asking for consecutive strides – it is the timing of the leg that the horse must obey.

Evaluation and Wrap up:

Proper Riding Attire

2007-10-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

[ ] Equine Lifestyle Magazine Article Copies
[ ] instructor’s helmet/protective hatbox, and other riding attire
[ ] OEF brochures

[ ] Introduction of Instructor with credentials

DISCUSSION OF FIT, WITH DEMONSTRATION:

It’s important that the helmet fit properly, and equally important that the child wear and secure the helmet correctly. Most helmets come with fitting instructions.

Shake head side to side and back and forth, no movement
helmet should sit top of head with a snug fit that covers forehead, two fingers above eyebrow, without pinching temples and/or tipping back
Snug chinstrap, yawn test
One note on helmet fitting: I frequently see riders with their helmets tipped back like baseball caps. If your helmet is bouncing around, it is too loose! When your helmet is fastened and you move your helmet up and down, the skin on your forehead should move with it.

Boots:
many experts I visited reasearching this topic suggested proper Footwear.is just as important as your helmet.
Sandals are not even allowed in the barn at Manestay.
At Myrddin, riders are expected to wear a firm soled, and heeled (min 1.5cm) boots, that will also provide protection from a horse’s foot if stepped on.

Vinyl vs rubber boot, vs. leather
My favourite is the blundtstones, half chaps combo ($150+$50?)

Tops:
I like to recommend protective vests for jumping, and I think some stables sell them directly to their students.; The first time I fell off wearing one I felt like Superman because I could jump right up without the wind knocked out of me, after hitting the ground hard.

Both Myrddin and Manestay, prefer a shirt with collar and sleeves, and Myrddin she suggests you avoid sitting on your shirt tails and think cuffs that don’t cover your hands. I have a personal warning about hoods. I like a fleece and then down vest in colder months.

Gloves: recommended

Breeches or pants without inseam (tight jeans not recommended); a polo bandage can be wrapped around the lower leg of riders without tall boots or chaps.

Care of riding pants

Tights – most tights are a cotton lyric mix so don’t put them in the dryer or they are likely to shrink both in length and width.

Breeches – it is not necessary to dry clean breeches. Simply wash in cold water. Hang to dry, if there are leather parts, and stretch those leather patches while pants are drying. If the leather becomes stiff, apply a small amount of fabric softener to wet leather every few washings. If they are white breeches, add vinegar to the water instead of bleach to get them white again (this works for saddle pads too!)

Remember that by taking care of them, they will retain resale value if you outgrow them.

Hair: tied back, braided or in a hairnet,

Other Notes: No Jewlery, no scarves, sports bra, no tanks, no chewing gum, rain coat, extra sweater, sun screen, bug spray). Crop recommended, spurs optional.

Thoughts about Branded Clothing Orders:
I am a big fan of the $22 turtleneck, and would take it in a few different colours! I think hooded garments should be marketed as SPECTATOR items. Fleece vests have got to be a no-brainer right? all riders wear/want VESTS, don't we? Why doesn't anyone ever do RAINCOATS?Winter Coats and toques should be provided as good marketing to instructors!

Lesson Plan - Games

2007-09-30T15:50:00.001-07:00

red light green light
musical chairs
tag
http://www.raspberryridge.com/Kids%20GamesOnHorseback.htm

Rearing

2007-09-24T16:01:00.000-07:00

i have never seen an article in a book or magazine on how to handle a horse that rears, from the ground. even the Equine Canada manual says that an expert should handle the horse til the problem is resolved but they don't make any suggestion on HOW to resolve it.turn out/bringing horses in protocolssuggestions from respected trainers quoted all over the place.
someone should look into that, don't you think???
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i have unearthed the following tips for handling a horse that rears when led
1) wear a hardhat, gloves and proper footwear
2) use a long enough lead to move out of the way while still holding on, even if the beast is WAY up high
3) clip the shank to the side, rather than to the lower jaw ring to relieve pressure on the poll and reduce risk of lead getting caught between horse's legs
4) slacken pressure

i like to throw in a rebuke of some kind, like DOWN or NO, so they will know i don't think its okay...

Gaits

2007-07-02T04:42:00.000-07:00

"The Different Walks of a Horse"
gaits are the different methods by which an equine moves itself. And which riders obtain through communicating with the horse with their bodies. Teachers like me, or people leading a horse or lunging will use words that I will get you to help me with later.

Gaits can be roughly categorized into the ordinary paces that probably every horse will do without special training, and several other gaits which usually require training and/or special breeding to enable. i count the "ordinary" gaits as three gaits, and consider a gallop a variation of the canter...

participants are invited to get up and try doing the foot fall of each gait with their own bodies. they are asked to say the vocal command for each gait. participants are invited to select and play an instrument for the rhythm of each gait or pace. newcomers and departers are ok.

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Wal-k. Wal-k
Think snap snap snap snap
walk = seven foot (measured from where one foot leaves the ground to where it touches again. that's why it it seems to me it matches human stride. if you step forward 4 ft per leg)
- walk is a four time movement with each horse leg moving individually in a clear one-two-three-four beat being heard.
- it is slow gait, matches space and timing of human walk
- each of the horse’s feet come down as they are lifted right fore, left hind, left fore, right hind, while the horse travels at about 5 to 7 km per hour.

Ter-rot, Ter-rot
Think smack, clap, up, down
- trot is a two time or two beat pace where the horse’s legs move in diagonal pairs.
- the horse steps from one diagonal pair of legs to the other, traveling about 10-14 km, 11-14 feet
- in western called a jog
- talk in here about pacers: Racing Trotters 29mph, 20 ft Racing Pacers 30mph
- amble, a lateral action where both feet on one side move in unison. 7-11 feet, saddlebreds and morgans

and, Can-ter!
Clap, tap, tap, pause
- the canter is rhythmical swinging gait with three distinct audible beats,
- compared to trot it is a slower rhythm of steps covering more ground, at a rate of about 16-23 km --kind of like a waltz or ¾ time since there is also a moment of suspension
i read a poster that showed canter 9ft stride, gallop 25ft stride
in western its called a lope
Run =racing thoroughbred 38mph, 22-24 ft stride
Quarterhorses 54mph

Now a special word about horses with special talents.
My favourite of the Gaited horses i.e. The Icelandic Horse which apparently has an incredibly smooth ride! Carrying a rider with a full beer mug at a fast speed without spilling a drop is a trademark of the breed. Almost all Icelandic Horses have the potential to learn to perform two extra gaits; tölt (single foot) and flying pace. The lateral gaits of the Icelandic Horse are very spectacular to see, and comfortable to ride, yet the greatest asset of these gaits is the surefootedness afforded by the horse's ability to move it's feet in any order.
http://ultimatehorsesite.com/info/gaits.html
http://www.equiworld.net/uk/horsecare/gaits/lateral.htm
so, i went and met an icelandic horse pony. when she tolts, her feet sound like thisblack and decker black and decker black and decker....
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So the flying pace is a lateral gait. A correct tolt is kind of in between, since the feet hit the ground one at a time. But I think it's considered a lateral gait in the grand scheme of things, since the order is left hind / left front / right hind / right front and so on. It can tend toward lateral or diagonal if the 4 beats are not completely even.

animated gaits of show horses
- saddlebred, morgans: stepping pace, slow-gait
- paso fino: fine walk, short walk, long walk
- Tennessee walking horses: running walk, rack, flat foot walk
mountain horses have a different timing of the footfall rhythm, listen back to uta.

Cross Country Conditioning

2007-06-02T09:00:00.000-07:00

Model:

DAY ONE

Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY TWO
Do work other than conditioning

DAY THREE
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY FOUR
Do work other than conditioning

DAY FIVE
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY SIX
Do work other than conditioning

DAY SEVEN
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY EIGHT
Do work other than conditioning
DAY NINE
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 2 min (800m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 2 min (800m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 2 min (800m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 2 min (800m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY TEN
Do work other than conditioning

DAY ELEVEN
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY TWELVE
Do work other than conditioning

DAY THIRTEEN
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY FOURTEEN
Do work other than conditioning

DAY FIFTEEN
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 1 min (400m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY SIXTEEN
Do work other than conditioning

DAY SEVENTEEN
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY EIGHTEEN
Do work other than conditioning

DAY NINETEEN
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½
Gallop 3 min (1200m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY TWENTY
Do work other than conditioning

DAY TWENTY ONE
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 4 min (2800m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

DAY TWENTY TWO
Do work other than conditioning

DAY TWENTY THREE
Start w/25min warm-up
Gallop 4 min (2800m) count breaths for 15secX4, rest until reduced by ½

Cross Country Lesson

2007-06-01T04:45:00.000-07:00

work on the zone of 11 strides

1/3 = organize, sit up, hold and straighten
1/3 = soften, leg on and offer
1/3 = support with leg on landing and Ride On!

work over smaller obstacles until the horse allows all steps

plan a definite exerize if he is fooling around on landing i.e. a 20m circle

Unmounted Lesson Plan

2007-05-30T18:50:00.000-07:00

UnMounted Lesson Topic ______________________

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

SET UP REQUIRED:

Introduction/Explanation:
what is the exercise?
explain method, technical knowledge

Demonstration:

Practice and Corrections:
ask for feedback "so what happened there?"
practice with consolidation (3rd progression)

Evaluation and Wrap up:
identify future goals

Bobbing for Apples, and Other Games

2007-05-21T14:45:00.001-07:00

Mustang Tag
One player is the designated "wrangler" and the other players are the mustangs. When a Mustang is tagged by the wrangler, that player becomes the new wrangler and so one. Ensure fair play with this game to avoid one player being tagged repeatedly.

Horse, Horse, Pony
Play this party game just as you would Duck, duck, goose.

Play the Story Game
You probably remember this concept from Girl scouts or Sunday school.Sit the players in a circle. Have several theme words written a head of time on small slips of paper:Wild Pony, In the meadow, It was a winter's eve etc.The first person selects the theme...starts the story with the first phrase and then each player continues the story one phrase at a time.

Horse Shoe Crafts

2007-05-21T14:42:00.000-07:00

You will get a picture taken during camp to work with for this craft.

Get an old horse shoe with nails removed and paint it (i bet spray paint would work the best), and decorate it with craft glue and ribbon, gems, writing in fabric paint, horse stickers or transfers or whatever supplies you can find...

Attach a piece of foam core or cardboard to the back of it. or you can use wrapping paper, stationery paper, whatever you want.

One 12" piece of twine
Rolling Pin and Blunt knife Markers in various colors

if we have clay
HERE'S WHAT YOU DO:1. Mix in a few squirts of your craft acrylic paint. e" into the shape you want. We just punched in the edges with our fingers and made a casual-looking edge.3. Lay your horseshoe on the pancake and press Hard so the shoe fully imprints on the clay. Make sure you have all the nail holes imprinted too. Gently lift horse shoe off your "pancake."4. Poke two holes in the top of your pancake. This is where you'll thread and knot the twine to hang your sign later. Make sure the holes are big enough for the twine to get through.

decorate Using letter stamps or markers, create your message. Use your imagination: "Ponies Rule, Boys Drool," "Tack Room," "Gone Riding,"

6. Cut out your craft paper as a frame for your personal photo. Cut out your personal photo, making it slightly smaller than your craft paper frame. Glue photo onto craft paper. Take this and glue it into the inside of your horse shoe imprint.
7. Let your craft dry overnight. If it's humid, lay it in front of a fan or a vent.
8. Using the silver acrylic paint, paint your horse shoe, being careful not to paint in your "nail holes."
9. Thread your twine through the back of each hole your sign and make a knot.

Horse Posters

2007-05-21T14:40:00.003-07:00

Students must design a poster about a specific horse topic, ie: Safety, Colors/Markings, Anatomy, etc. Use old tack catalogs or horse magazines, stamps, stickers, whatever you can find!

A Horse-less Horse Show

2007-05-21T14:40:00.001-07:00

Have your campers walk, trot, canter and jump on their own two feet. Hold a flat class, fence, trail class, etc. For ribbons, hand out dollar-store prizes. Each camper can pretend to be their own school horse or a famous horse. This is a great activity to wear out your more "active" campers!

Paint Your Horse

2007-05-21T14:39:00.001-07:00

Use tempera paint mixed with mild dishwashing soap. It goes on and comes off easily and the horse gets a good bath in the process.

Jewelry

2007-05-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

Horse Hair Bracelet/Anklet: Get some mane or tail from their favorite camp pony - braid/weave mane/tail hair into anklets/bracelets. You can also add in beads and little charms

Beaded Horse Shoe Ornament: Give each child a pipe cleaner. Bend each pipe cleaner into the shape of a horseshoe, then string with colorful pony beads.Tie a piece of yarn to each end of the "shoe" to make a necklace or ornament. Good craft for ages 4 and up.

Frames for Stall Cards

2007-05-21T14:36:00.000-07:00

Use fun foam or cardboard frames from craft stores and decorate them as an added touch for stall information cards.

Cardboard Horse Craft

2007-05-21T14:29:00.001-07:00

Materials:
toilet paper roll,
a printer,
something to colour with,
scissors,
glue,
paper

Directions:
Print out the template of choice.
Colour (where appropriate) and cut out the template pieces.
Glue the large rectangular piece on first to cover the tube. Toilet paper rolls come in different sizes, so if you find the rectangle is a bit too big, just trim it down. If you find it's a bit too small, just cut out another small piece to fill in the gap.
Glue on the head and "arms"
Fold the tabs on the feet and the tail and glue them onto to the tp roll to give it a 3 dimensional effect
We typically make the crafts as if they're sitting up on their haunches as it's easier to construct them. (I think the horse looks cute this way)

Templates:
Close the template window after printing to return to this screen.
Set page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP or FILE, PRINTER SETUP in most browsers).

Template option 1 (color) or (B&W)
Template option 2 (color) or (B&W)

Stick Horse Craft

2007-05-21T14:21:00.000-07:00

Do you know how much fun it is to ride around on a stick horse? Why not make this stick horse:

Materials:
suitable stick
cardboard
scissors
construction Paper
markers
yarn
glue and tape

Directions:
Cut a horse head shape out of construction paper. Let your child color it and / or decorate it with construction paper. Use yarn to make the mane and the reins. Use glue and tape to attach the head to the 'body'.

Cork Horse (?)

2007-05-21T14:18:00.001-07:00

What you need: 2 corks (one large and a smaller one); Toothpicks; black, brown or yellow scrap yarn; black or brown felt (you can substitute this with piece of paper colored brown or black; 2 black beads or googly eyes; glue.
What to do:
1. Stick one toothpick into large end of the large cork. Angle the toothpick upward for the horse's neck.
2. Stick another toothpick into the small end of the large cork. Angle this toothpick downward for the horse's tail.
3. Stick four toothpicks for legs, on what will be the underside of the horse's body.
4. Glue yarn strips along both the tail and neck toothpicks until covered. This is the mane and the tail hair.
5. Stick the large end of the smaller cork onto the neck for the horse's head.
6. Glue the googly eyes or beads onto the head for eyes. You can just make the eyes with black marker if you prefer.
7. Glue two, small pieces of brown or black felt or colored paper on the head for ears.
8. If desired, you can cut small pieces of scrap felt or material into the shape of a saddle and glue it onto the horse's back.

Lucky Cards

2007-05-21T14:08:00.001-07:00

To make each greeting card, simply fold in half a 5 1/2- by 8 1/2-inch piece of white card stock.

Then cut out a horseshoe from craft foam or construction paper and glue it to the front of the card. Apply glitter or other dots for horseshoe nails.

Use colored markers to add a message and any decorative details you wish, then print a message inside.

Pine Cone Pony

2007-05-21T14:03:00.000-07:00

Materials Needed:
Pine Cones
Pine Tree Twigs and Needles
Glue

Instructions:

To make the pony's body, glue the ends of four straight twig legs to a medium-sized pinecone. For a head and neck, glue a small pinecone to the end of a twig that is covered in pine needles and trim the needles to create a spiky mane. Then, glue the base of the neck to the body. Lastly, glue a thick bunch of pine needles to the back of the body for a flowing tail.

Horse Beaded Safety Pin

2007-05-21T13:58:00.000-07:00

Use this free pattern from http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/farmanimalcrafts/l/blspinhorse.htm to make beaded safety pin jewelry.

Materials Needed:
14 -1 1/16 inches Safety Pins
1 - 2 inch Safety Pin
Seed Beads (see picture below for colors needed)

Instructions:
Each number column represents a pin; for example, your first pin will have 7 yellow beads and 3 brown beads. Your second pin will have 7 yellow beads and 3 brown beads. When you thread these beaded pins onto your larger pin, start with pin number 1.

Basic Directions

The supply list for this project is pretty simple. All you need are safety pins and seed beads. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have a needle-nose pliers and a small, flat-head screwdriver.
Depending on the pattern you choose, you will usually need between 10 and 14 small safety pins. Open a safety pin, and slip the seed beads onto it. Once all beads are in place, close the safety pin. You may want to use the needle-nose pliers to pinch the end of the safety pin so it will not pop open later. Repeat this step until all the safety pins are beaded.
Now you are ready to put all the beaded pins onto a larger safety pin. Open the large safety pin (the size you need will be stated in the pattern). Use the flat-head screwdriver to slightly pry apart the coils at the end of the large pin.

Slip the loop of the first beaded safety pin onto the large one.

Pull it down to the loop at the base of the large pin. Pull it around the loop and up the back-side of the pin. Repeat this for each beaded safety pin.
Once all your beaded safety pins are on your larger pin, use the pliers and squeeze the loop to close it. You can now pin your new safety pin jewelry onto your shirt, hat, shoelaces, etc

Pin The Tail on the Pony

2007-05-05T07:37:00.000-07:00

Resources Required
1. live horse
2. tape + labels large enough to be read from a distance
3. at least 10 volunteers with proper footwear? boots to share? etc.
4. give aways for contributors and participants
5. face masks for all participants?

Intro

Let's get started in our game to learn the parts of the horse, which does involve a few people getting the chance to get a first hand chance to touch the pony. Who believes a horse has a frog and a chesnut?

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the vocal cords of the horse are limited, compared to ours, however they have a very expressive way of moving and using different parts of the body, to tell people and other horses exactly how they feel or what they want.

Each horse is an individual with a unique character molded by genetics, environment, schooling, conditioning and circumstances and that it is a combination of movements AS A WHOLE that must be interpreted!
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We will show you how to play the game.

Dock: Below the skin of this horse body part are muscles, and the extension of the vertebrae from the spine. It is very mobile for both expressing mood, balancing, and swishing away insects. The dock is the area at the top of the tail. Heather will affix label.

Hock: It's kind of the backwards knee. Again Heather demonstrates.

Eyes: The horses eyes are set at sides of the heads rather than at the front like predator animals like cats, dogs and humans. Remember in a natural state, they grass eaters. Therefore a small turn of the head is all that is required see behind them, as a defense against their predators…. Meanwhile, to see clearly in front a horse must arch his neck in a way that changes the way light hits the pupil -- If Nikky shows her something close up to Dakota from the front?
In a curious or alarmed state the eyes will widen, and when he is tired or resting, his eyelids will be drooping. Squinting usually means pain but can mean readiness to attack or set in stubborn, so watch the ears too…

Ears:
What do you think it means when a horse has her ears back?

Nostrils, Lips like us... describe muzzle.

Heather can choose the first volunteer.

1. Hoof: The hard horny covering of the horse's foot.Kim to demonstrate frog to looky onlookers?Frog: This wedge-shaped pad on the bottom, or sole of the hoof acts as a shock absorber. for 1100 pounds of horse landing on such tiny feet, the frog contacts the ground first at each step. It also aides in pumping blood back up the leg like an extra heart. It is more sensitive than other areas of the hoof

2. Chesnut: This is a left over mark of a pre-historic toe sits. On the inside of the cannon bone, on all four legs, i.e. a few inches above the knee. It is made up of very soft hoof-like material and grows slowly. On some horses the growth flakes off naturally. If it looks like it is getting long it is perfectly safe to pull off the dead growth. It will likely peel away to almost skin level. I've seen some horses whose people just let it grow on and on.

3. Elbow: This is the boney protrusion right in front of the girth area. It is formed by the top of the forearm bone (radius bone). The radius bone is equivalent to the large forearm bone in our arm

4. Ergot: This is like the hidden chestnut. Another left over of a toe. It grows from the rear underside of the fetlock joint. A little nub of somewhat like soft hoof wall like material. A little tougher maybe.

5. Cannon: This bone extends from beneath the structures of the knee to the fetlock joint below. A cannon bone circumference 8 inches or greater to show sustantial bone mass to carry a load and withstand work. Another left over of the 5 toes horses had before they evolved to the hoof we see today.

6. Splint bone: Along the cannon bone runs a smaller bone, called the splint bone.

All these bones are somewhat equivalent to the bones in a human’s palm. From the horse’s knee downwards the foreleg bones are vestiges of former toes. That is why it’s sometimes said a horse runs on its fingers and toes.

7. Mane: This body part is a growth of coarse hair sprouting from the horse’s crest. Some breeds like the Appaloosa have very sparse manes, while others like Morgans and some draft breeds have very thick manes. Horses toss their manes to flick away biting insects. If you plan to pull your horse’s mane for banding or braiding you’ll need to provide a little extra protection from the bugs.

8. Forelock: This body part is the tuft of hair that falls between the ears onto the forehead.

9. Withers: This body part is at the top of the shoulder where the neck joins the body. The ‘lump’ seen on many horses is the top of the spiny process of the vertebrae, quite high on some horses and shallow on others. We measure a horse in hands to their withers. Dakota is 14.3, wich means we are actually playing pin the tail on the horse!

10. Knee: This horse’s body part is made of several small bones. Although it is called the knee and bends forward like a human knee it is different in structure to a human knee. A human’s knee joint is a ball and socket joint. A horse’s knee is several bones held together by small muscles, tendons and ligaments. The bones in the knee are similar to the bones of a human’s wrists.

11. Poll: This area is a very sensitive part and is where the vertebrae joins with the skull (The poll is located between a horse's ears);

Goals re:Equine Biz Surveys, Description of Market

2007-04-14T11:33:00.000-07:00

Operating a horseback riding establishment is a complicated undertaking, which carries with it significant responsibility. Training facilities that provide a solid structure are becoming more complex to maintain and in many geographical regions, scarcer. Left-brain Training intends to conduct surveys, and package the information and requirements of three major equine organziations into comprehensive worksheets that make it easy for horse businesses to get an A grade from all! Therefore, Left-brain Training’s secondary target market are organizations such as:

1. the NATIONAL governing body, Equine Canada, which provides leadership for a viable equine industry and fosters an environment whereby Canadians achieve enjoyment from horses and sport excellence, while promoting education, safety and fair play

2. the 30 yr old PROVINCIAL governing body with a focus on the business aspects, and facilities. The OEF promotes safety, animal welfare and education as well as provides support and marketing opportunities for horse facilities, while also being committed to youth. In only five years the OEF has almost doubled its membership and now reaches 17,000 equine enthusiasts, including over 40 equine breed and discipline associations, more than 300 competitions, and 130 horse facilities.

3. the world renown Equine Guelph which has always focused on equine health, welfare, performance and safety across all industry disciplines, providing research and communications, about revolutionary veterinary enlightenments etc.

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Left-brain Training’s most important areas of competitiveness are creativity and a proven ability to successfully research and effectively communicate findings. These abilities must be demonstrated in effective, compelling queries while equine journalism skills are continually developed through self-review and other feedback.
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Left-brain Training’s most important area of weakness is a lack of equine credibility. The biographies of other Equine Journalists indicate that they are often high profile competitors/coaches, run Equine Businesses, are employed by an Equine Organization and/or are certified coaches. They also often write for several publications simultaneously, and one tends to see the same names over and over, indicating that it may be difficult to “break in” to the field. This will be addressed through networking, through a focus on newer publications more actively in need of content and through obtaining certification and employment/affiliation with established Equine Businesses.
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There is a need for knowledgeable horse people to document their expertise. Left-brain Training will use interviews and quotes to maximize fulfilment of this market need.
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The most important threat to Left-brain Training’s success is the overall threat to the publishing industry, which is the emergence of internet and alternative media sources, and which could reduce the market need for equine-related writing. This will be addressed by a focus on technological expertise, and a long term evolution to support needs in the alternative communication modes, such as podcasting, as well as a future focus on independent direct sales.

[ ]to develop national standards for public riding centers and rental facilities

[ ]promo help for lesson programs, rental centers, backcountry outfitters, etc.

[ ]web cast educational seminars

- live or recordings.

[ ]herd health improvement research in cooperation with govt agencies.

[ ] National Stables Accreditation Program

[ ] National Online Directories for stables of all types which will follow the MLS model from real estate and allow both Canadian and overseas access to one central source of information

[ ] To develop outreach school programs

Lesson Plan - Halt

2007-04-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

1. show proper position pic for show and tell
2. discuss straight line thing, and balance vs. grip
3. 4 step halt transition process
sit down, heels down, back straight, then hold with your hands

students will go out on the rail and walk and halt at teacher's request.

2nd progression
secret weapon = "whoa"
game of red light green light (i like to throw in trivia questions from the rider level 1 accountabilities as a way to save your backwards)

3rd progression
take and offer to e-mail digital pics of students at halt so they can analyse their own position after the fact

Travelling Lesson Action Plan

2007-04-05T13:38:00.000-07:00

[ ] obtain copy of stable emergency action plans
[ ] obtain copy of stable rules
[ ] review location of landline
[ ] obtain emergency numbers, including charge person
[ ] review/obtain description of facility, directions to location
[ ] check for signed waiver to facility
[ ] proof of facility insurance
[ ] location of medical profiles
[ ] location of first aid kits (human and horse)
[ ] ensure staff understand EAP, fire evacuation etc.
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[ ] obtain student signature on waiver to instructor
[ ] carry charged cell phone in pocket
[ ] check riding area
[ ] check suitability of horses
[ ] check equipment safety
[ ] check suitability of environment (weather)
[ ] ensure suitablity of tasks

ENSURE SUPERVISION OF MOUNTED GROUP!

TEACHING ASPECTS:
safety
technical
voice projection
student participation & progression
enthusiasm & rapport
group control
teaching aids

In Case of Emergency/Reminder

2007-04-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

In case of accident sign fodder:
1) halt the event or activity
2) obtain/provide assistance to injured people or animals
3) contain situation to avoid further injury and accidents
4) control crowds for their protection and for access by emergency personnel

EBM - staff

2007-04-03T11:19:00.002-07:00

[ ] occupational health and safety act
[ ] employment standards considerations.
In the Province of Ontario, there are 4 different categories of agricultural workers, with different, rules
--"farm workers" "Harvesters""Near farmers", and "Landscape gardeners."
~ the breeding and boarding of horses on a farm is covered by the "near farmers" category and special rules

Musical Ride Lesson Plan Notes

2007-04-03T10:20:00.000-07:00

Dressage is considered the Ballet of the horse world. Presenting grace, harmony, beauty, rhythm and relaxation to the audience is an achievement in art and athleticism requiring years of development and dedication for both horse and rider.

Within an arena are a set of letters that designate where movements are to be executed -- and also assist in judging specific distances, such as the size of a circle. Lower level tests may be performed in what is referred to as the short arena, which is 20 x 40 meters, while high level tests take place in a 20 x 60 meter arena.
(from http://www.camelotequestrian.com/dressage.htm)

Quadrille is a valuable educational and recreational activity. Horses (and riders) must be compatible and learn to balance and pace themselves in an organized fashion through the various movements and figures. It is an excellent tool for teaching the fine tuning of horse and rider communication and control that individual work on-the-rail cannot- it is one thing to be able to ask a horse to pick up a trot; it takes a much higher level of skill to be able to control the horse's speed and position at that trot to match its teammates. If set to music, the riders must also be able to follow the music and pace their progress in the routine.

Competition teams are made up of four riders, however, any number may be used for exhibition purposes, such as a Musical Ride, which consists of the execution of a variety of intricate figures and/or cavalry drills choreographed to music.
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Spacing -- both longitudinal (one behind the other) and lateral (side-by-side) -- within the group should stay the same. There is, however, no set, "correct" spaciong. Horses may be closer together or further apart depending on the experience of the group and the nature of the movements performed.

Synchrony reflects the team's ability to perform with uniformity and precision as a group, whether changing direction or moving from one figure to another. Depending on the demands of the movement, the judge will look for transitions from one gait to another to be done successively at a certain point, or simultaneously as one.
Alignment -- both longitudinal and lateral -- is so very dependent on synchrony in the execution of movements and figures that the two are scored together in the Collective Marks.

Cloverleaf
A figure formed when riders are coming in pairs from opposite directions on the centerline, and at the quarter markers (10 meters from each end of the arena) perform individual 10-meter circles, making the E-B line the center between the circles.

Column or File
Used interchangeably to describe riding one behind the other, either single file or double file (in pairs).

Fan Formation
When coming down the centerline in pairs for a salute, the second pair splits and the riders fan out to come up along side of the center pair.

Pass Through
Refers to pairs approaching each other, making sufficient room to allow one horse to pass between the approaching two horses.
Thread the Needle
A movement in which riders coming single file from the corners of the arena cross each others' path alternately on the centerline
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Finding or writing music for quadrille poses many challenges.
The first is having to use fixed tempos to match the three gaits the horses will be using: Trot, Canter and Walk.
Second, the music must be timed to match the movements of a routine, along with the tempo restrictions, but must somehow come together as a cohesive and inspirational musical statement.
Each quadrille composition starts with an introduction that underscores the riders entering the ring and coming to a stop to acknowledge the judging stand. After the pause, the routine begins.
In an ideal performance, the riders and horses flow to the music in a breathtaking display of agility, finesse, balance and control.
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The idea of the Musical Ride video & DVD is to enable Groups who were unable to leave their home base the opportunity of competing against other groups from around the Country. The Groups have the choice of two classes:
The Musical Ride is a themed ride or based on a story and it is performed in costume

Turn Out Procedures (a fine example)

2007-04-02T12:47:00.000-07:00

The Emergency Action Plan

2007-03-27T10:20:00.000-07:00

Yes Emergency Planning is just as important at the barn as it is at home, work or school. Here are some tips

the #1 rule my riders know is, in case of any emergency during a lesson (including when another rider is having trouble with a horse) H A L T.
the #1 thing i try to do when riding and working and teaching and even for competions, clinics etc is have/know accurate directions to site and keep the cell phone fully charged, but off, in a pocket.
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In case of accident
1) halt the event or activity
2) obtain/provide assistance to injured people or animals
3) contain situation to avoid further injury and accidents
4) control crowds for their protection and for access by emergency personnel
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1) TAKE CHARGE
provide medical assistance as soon as possible
2) CALL FOR HELP
3) MAKE AREA SAFE
get the horse = "clear the risk of the further harm by securing the area"

4) identify yourself/offer help
* * *refer st. john ambulance step by step guide for artifical respiration, cpr and choking/ bleeding / unconsciousness;

ABC's
airway/breathing/bleeding/pulse/back/neck/head/consciousness/visible trauma to limb/cannot move...
- have gloves close on hand, in case of bleeding
- remember to shelter participant from elements

Calls
[ ] ambulance
[ ] vet
[ ] fire
[ ] facility manager

[ ] CLEAR LOCATION DIRECTIONS FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
provide directions including major instersections and major landmarks. be able to provide precise instructions for location(s) of and on facility.

[ ] wait by driveway entrance to the facility to direct

[ ] access medical profile and signed consent form

[ ] emergency and medical contacts for participant

5) Second Assessment
[ ] gather facts
[ ] keep participant calm and safe

[ ] assess the injury

[ ] complete accident report form
[ ] collect witness statements at time of accident

[ ] control the return to the activity

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the EC paperwork for TD's says if you are unsure what to do, pls call the insurance ppl on their 24h emergency #

also not to discuss the accident with anyone but EC, their lawyer or ins.
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SIGN TEMPLATE

Lesson Plan Changing Lead File - Game

2007-03-21T09:18:00.000-07:00

Practice the Hunter Game.
It can be done in an arena or out in the field with more experienced riders. Put all of the riders in a line, they can practice transitions within gates by rating their own horse to keep the same pace and safe spacing with all the other horses. The game starts with the rider in the back pulling out of line and trotting to the front of the line, pulling back in line (watching spacing), then asking for the downward transition to walk. Then the person now at the end of the line does the same. When the whole line has gone, it's time to reverse or change the transitions.

Depending on the level of the rider, you might have the last horse canter to the head of the line or go from sitting trot to extended trot to get to the front of the line. Or you could have the whole line trot and have the person in front pull to one side, transition to walk, let all the horses go by then pick up trot again. The game can go on and on in a variety of paces. It is a fun game out in the open as the leader gets to pick the path, so the line can wander all over the place.

In addition to practicing transitions, this game also develops the control the rider has over the horse, by getting the horse to work independently, while still maintaining the comfort of being with the herd.

Horse TPR & Health Charts, Resources

2007-03-14T08:57:00.000-07:00

"compare the results of your assessment to the colour coded chart called the Horse Health Check" http://www.equineguelph.ca/education/Horse_Health_Check_description.pdf

from the Whoa Directory
HORSE RECORD:
Teeth Floating - check every 6 mo
Worming - vary wormers used, repeat every 3-6 mo
Vaccincations -
Tetanus, Rabies, Rhino, Encephalitis, Influenza, Strangles, West Nile?, Botulism? (vet to help outline, depends on geography, travels etc.)
Shoeing - 4 to 8 weeks
Vet Calls -

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Everywhere you look they give you different numbers. U of G says 8-15
Normal TPRs
Normal pulse range: 28 to 45 beats (count the double 'lub dub' as one full beat) per minute.
Normal respiration range: 12 to 20 breaths per minute
Normal temperature range for a horse: 98.5F to 101F (36.9C to 38.3C

While it's important to know these general parameters, it is even more important to know the normal ranges of your own horse. Take TPR's over several days at different times of day to get to know what is typical for your horse.