Coming up 2012,
Please see details below of Equine opportunity located in Petaluma, for Veterans of all Era's...Please
help spread the word! This is a great offer that not is being utilized to it's best to Vets!
Mary Dudum
East Bay Collaborative
415 407-7486
Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center is pleased to announce the opportunity for Veterans to join us Tuesdays, January 10 – March 13, 2012 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm for a 10-week equestrian
program. The Giant Steps Veterans’ Program is open
to all U.S. Veterans and is free of charge for participants.
Topics to be
covered:
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Safety around
horses
§
Grooming and
tacking
§
Groundwork
(leading)
§
Horse behavior
§ Riding basics (mount/dismount, walk/halt,
direct reining, trotting, posting, two-point)
§ Barrel racing, pole bending, drill team patterns
Benefits include:
§
Improve core strength, balance, posture, coordination
and emotional well-being
§ Increase confidence, self-assuredness and ability to overcome fear
§
Develop relationships (with other participants,
staff, volunteers, and horses) while engaged in a relaxing, challenging and fun sport
§
Enhance leadership skills from working independently
with an understanding and compassionate equine partner
What our current Veteran Riders are saying about the program:
“Riding my horse
at Giant Steps continues to teach me to be more assertive. I feel more confident with myself in the fact that I can
face and get over my fears.”
“The calming effect riding has is indescribable. Fears, anxiety and
depression subside once in the saddle. I highly encourage Vets to give it a try.”
Giant
Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center is proud to serve the men and women who have proudly served our country.
To learn more, or to enroll, contact Julie Larson by phone at 707-781-9455 or email at program@giantstepsriding.org.
* Therapeutic riding is not an appropriate activity for all people.Contraindications
will be observed and weight limits apply.
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