Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Inc.
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Revised 10/04/06 Thorncroft 2006-2007 Instructor’s Course
1) 10-04-2006 Introduction to Thorncroft *Mission Statement and Thorncroft Videos (Therapy of Love) *Class Introduction *Course Overview and requirements *Review syllabus * Review Handouts: Volunteer Orientation packet “Where Volunteers Make the Difference”, Therapeutic Horseback Riding: An Overview by J. Bream, Procedures for Leader and Side Aide, Volunteer Guidelines and Printout of Thorncroft Riders sorted by Primary Diagnosis *Tour of Stable *Volunteer Orientation (with the assistance of Lauren Jendrasiak) * Homework: Read over all handouts for next class and Read, “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic” Pages 1-26
2) 10-11-2006 Learning Styles *Group Discussion Book Assignment * Review Handouts: Program Themes, Watch Your Language!, * Homework: Read “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic” Pages 27-82 and read over all handouts for next class Relating to Your Students “Communication and Perception” *Guest Speaker: Sallie Dixon and Doreen Guthrie
3) 10-18-2006 Developing the Therapeutic Relationship *Group Discussion on Book Assignment * Review Handouts: When You Meet a Person With a Disability, Superkids, Key Concepts in Therapeutic Relationships, Healing with Horses, Comparable Parts and Centered Riding packet, and Talking with Blind People * Video: A Baby’s World and/or Developing Child Learning Disabilities * Video: Fat City, How Difficult Can it Be? Group Discussion * Homework: Read, “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic” Pages 83- 124 and read over all handouts for next class
4) 10-25-2006 Human Growth and Development and Genetic Development * Review Handout: Guidelines for Language Development * Guest Speaker: Brenda Finucane MS, CGC * Handout: Book: “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic” *Homework: Read Pages 1-26 and read over all handouts for next class
5) 11-01-2006 Barn Management and Proper Tack Fitting *Group Discussion on Book Assignment * Proper Saddle Fitting: Guest Speaker, Bruce Close from County Competitor * Successful Management of a Therapeutic Barn: Guest Speaker: Betsy Arnfield- Thorncroft Barn Manager * Review Handouts: Saddle Fitting Basics and Selecting the Right Saddle * Homework: Read “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic” Pgs 125- 148
6) 11-08-2006 Guest Speaker- Misty Bratton from Ivy Hill-Psycho-Educational Vaulting *Distribute Outline for Terri Long
7) 11-15-2006 Therapeutic Riding from a Physical Therapist Standpoint Pt. 1 *Group Discussion on Book Assignment * Video: Therapeutic Riding Defined By Bryn Mawr Rehab * Guest Speaker: Terri Long, MPT: class room lecture and rider discussion in indoor ring * Homework: Read over all handouts for next class
8) 11-22-2006 Mounting and Dismounting * Videos: Elwyn Lifting and Transfers Every Time, Every Ride (helmets) *Practice Mounts and Dismounts in the ring, demonstrate emergency dismounts * Review Handouts: Get the Right Fit * Homework: Read over all handouts for next class
9) 11-29-2006 Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome * Review Handouts: Diagnosis of Autism: Questions Parents Ask and Autism handout * Guest Speakers: Scanlon Family * Homework: review handouts for next class
10) 12-06-2006 Adaptive Equipment * Videos: Diane Sawyer “Free From Silence“, Kyle’s Journey, The Option Institute, Temple Grandin * Guest Speaker: Amy Lewis * Homework: read all handouts for next class
11) 12-13-2006 Mental Health * Review Handouts: Overview of Mental Illness and Mental Health Basics * Guest Speaker: Carol Gillis * Guest Speaker: Berta Britz * Videos: Words That Bite, All of Me, Critical Connections
12) 12-20-2006 Veterinarian Care: Health in the Older Horse * Guest Speaker: Dr. Tyra Crowley *Homework: Read over handouts for next class
Holiday Break
13) 1-03-2007 Tack Safety Test (open night)
14) 1-10-2007 Behavioral Disorders/Youth at Risk /EFMH * Review Handouts: Ride On!, and Developmental Stages and Implications for Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy * Guest Speaker: Heather Erno from Hoffman Homes for Children * Homework: Review all handouts for next class 15) 1-17-2007 Down’s Syndrome and Mental Retardation Stroke and Epilepsy * Review Handouts: Epilepsy, Stroke, What is Down Syndrome?, Down Syndrome and Therapeutic Riding, Mental Retardation, Interacting with People Who Are Mentally Retarded and Mental Retardation * Guest Speaker: Debbie Kelly (son with Down’s Syndrome)
16) 1-24-2007 Therapeutic Riding from a Physical Therapist Standpoint Pt. 2 * Guest Speaker: Terri Long MPT * Classroom lecture and rider discussions * Homework: Read over all handouts for next class
17) 1-31-2007 NARHA, Pennsylvania Council and Special Olympics * Guest Speaker: Special Olympics Presentation * Video: Special Olympics * Review Handouts: Precautions and Contraindications for NARHA Centers * Guest Speaker: Maire Guggenheim: Overview of NARHA and contraindications
18) 2-07-2007 Lunging and Longlineing *Guest Presenter: Anne Rawle
19) 2-14-2007 Relating to Horses: Start the Young Horse…Help the Problem Horse * Guest Presenter: Roddy Strang * Homework: Read over all handouts for next class
20) 2-21-2007 Para Olympics and Therapeutic Driving * Guest Speaker: Hope Hand ( Para Olympics Presentation) * Guest Speaker: Donna Silbaugh Therapeutic Driving Demonstration * Review Handouts: Spina Bifida Association of the Delaware Valley * Homework: Read over all handouts for the next class
21) 2-28-2007 Occupational Therapy and Behavioral Therapy * Review Handout: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Sensory Integration and 10 Things You Can Do to Support a Person With Difficult Behaviors * Guest Speaker: Taryn Bath OT * Homework: Read over all handouts for the next class
22) 3-07-2007 Explanation of Non-Profit Status, Insurance Discussion, Liability Issues and Other Business Logistics Lesson Plans and Goal Setting * Review Handouts: Medical History Form * Homework: Read over all handouts for the next class
23) 3-14-2007 Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia * Review Handouts: MS Life, Just the Facts and What is MS * Guest Speaker: Linda Wright (rider with MS) * Guest Speaker: Laura Rutledge (rider with Fibromyalgia)
24) 3-21-2007 Guest Speaker- Wendy Murdoch-The Murdoch Method * Homework: Read over all handouts for the next class
25) 3-28-2007 Spinal Cord Injuries & Traumatic Brain Injuries * Review Handouts: Level of Injury and Extent of Paralysis, Traumatic Brain Injury * Guest Speaker and Rider: Dr. Kim Jones *View video documentary from Eleine Flickenger Cerebral Palsy * Review Handout: Dealing with the Child with Cerebral Palsy * Guest Speaker: Vivian Leknes * Video: Cerebral Palsy United CP of Delaware County
26) 4-04-2007 Mock Teaching and Class Review Students will be teaching riders for first half of class and an open forum for discussing the process of the lessons in the second half of the class. Schedule and rider profiles to follow. Davidson School, Connections Program
27) 4-11-2007 Mock Teaching and Class Review Students will be teaching riders for first half of class and an open forum for discussing the process of the lessons in the second half of the class. Schedule and rider profiles to follow.
28) 4-18-2007 Mock Teaching and Class Review Students will be teaching riders for first half of class and an open forum for discussing the process of the lessons in the second half of the class. Schedule and rider profiles to follow.
29) 4-25-2007 Mock Teaching and Class Review Students will be teaching riders for first half of class and an open forum for discussing the process of the lessons in the second half of the class. Schedule and rider profiles to follow.
30) 5-02-2007 Mock Teaching and Class Review Students will be teaching riders for first half of class and an open forum for discussing the process of the lessons in the second half of the class. Schedule and rider profiles to follow.
31) 5-09-2007 Mock Teaching and Class Review Students will be teaching riders for first half of class and an open forum for discussing the process of the lessons in the second half of the class. Schedule and rider profiles to follow.
32) 5-16-2007 Class Reports x 4
33) 5-23-2007 Class Reports x 4
34) 5-30-2007 Class Reports x 4
35) 6-06-2007 _____________________________________________________
Weekend Training and Seminars Mandatory Participation *Barbara Heine- Australian Physiotherapist/Hippo therapist - Weekend Clinic- November 18-19, 2006 *Open Weekend Clinic including Kathy Kelly (Sports Psychology), Barbara Strawson (Goal Setting), and Lil Lack (Yoga for Equestrians) January 5-7, 2006 *Centered Riding Clinic (Recertification held during the 2 nd session and First Time Certifications for Level 1) Judy Cross-Streike March 2-4, 2007 and April 19-22, 2007 She offered to stay Mondays for privates $75.00/hour *Pat Taynton Equine Conformation and Movement April 28-29 th, 2007 *Wendy Murdoch teaching The Murdoch Method during the Wednesday evening class, March 21, 2007 and has offered to stay for Thursday lessons (private, semi-private or group lessons) *Help with HRE May 26, 2007 *Marietta Schulz German Psycho-Educational Vaulting/riding Instructor (Date unconfirmed) |
