Act~Belong~Commit 'Own a Horse for the Day'  School Camps

The ‘Own a Horse for the Day’ is an opportunity for children to learn a lot about horses and includes horse riding held throughout the school holidays.  Included in the days program will be; 

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• Horse Management

• Grooming

• Feeding

• Develop basic riding skills

• Horse discipline and management.

 

We will be focusing on the following outcomes –

Physical

• Improved balance

• Strengthening of core muscle groups

• Improved coordination of both fine and gross motor reflexes

• Sensory integration

• Improvement of hand/eye coordination

• Increased range of joint mobility

Psychological

• General sense of well being

• Improved self confidence

• Emotional control and self-discipline

• Increased interest in the outside world

• Sense of achievement

Educational

• Remedial reading and mathematics

• Sequencing, patterning and motor planning

• Visual spatial awareness

Social

• Friendship

• Enjoyment

• Development of respect and love for animals

 

We will have accredited coaches and volunteers to deliver the program – all with Working with Children Cards.  Children of all abilities are invited to attend.  The day will include a maximum of 10 children attending.