Horse Therapy Program at the Ranches

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Using the Clinton Anderson Horsemanship 101
Weeks 1-2

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction Downunder Horsemanship Philosophy                                                                      
2. Introduction to Student
3. Parts of the Horse
4. Conformation of the Horse
5. Colors of the Horse
6. Breeds of Horses
7. Are You Ready?
8. Buying Your First Horse
9. Feeding Your Horse
10. Nutrition
11. Hoof Care Horse
12. Clothing
13. Basic Tack for Your Horse
14. Proper Attire for Riding
15. Stabling Your Horse
16. Working on the Ground in the Round-pen
17. Working on the Ground in the Arena
18. A Visit from the Vet
19. Safely Tying Your Horse
20. Catching and Haltering Your Horse
21. Grooming Your Horse
22. Saddling and Bridling Your Horse
23. First Ride in the Round-pen
24. Second Ride in Larger Arena
25. Bathing Your Horse
26. Riding After One Week of Practice

Weeks 3-8

During weeks 3 through 8 the whole idea is to take our time and build up the individuals confidence.  Below are the training items, many of these items will be done together in one day and will be followed up over a number of days with new ones being introduced daily.  During weeks 4-8, we will work on the colt training as well as spending more time out on the ranch working cattle.  We will also do several pack trips out on the ranch and into the forest.

Topics Covered:

Fundamentals Exercises:
Groundwork
1) Round-penning Exercises
2) Desensitizing to the Lead Rope
3) Desensitizing to the Stick and String
4) Yield the Hindquarters
a) Stage One
b) Stage Two
5) Backing Up
a) Method 1: Tap the Air
b) Method 2: Wiggle, Wave, Walk and Whack
c) Method 3: Marching
d) Method 4: Steady Pressure
6) Yield the Forequarters
7) Lunging for Respect Stage One
8) Flexing the Head and Neck
a) Steady Pressure
b) Bumping on the Halter
c) Poke and Flex
d) Flexing From the Opposite Side
9) Sending Exercise
10) Circle Driving
11) Lunging for Respect Stage Two
12) Leading Beside
13) Fundamental Desensitizing
a) Slap and Walk
b) Helicopter Exercise
c) Head Shy Exercise

Riding
1) Flex With the Bridle on the Ground
2) Flexing at the Standstill
3) One Rein Stops
4) Cruising Lesson
5) Follow the Fence
6) Diagonals
7) Touch and Rub Exercise
8) Yield the Hindquarters From a Standstill
9) Yield to a Stop
10) Bending at the Walk
11) Bending Transitions
12) Vertical Flexion at the Standstill
13) Draw to a Stop
14) Yield the Hindquarters and Back Up