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Region Conferences |
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The NARHA 2011 Region Conferences are on the NARHA
website. Check the
Region Conferences page for dates and registration
information.
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Riding Discipline Bias?
Not in NARHA's Riding Certification Test |
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Whoa or Ho. Trot or Jog. Lope or Canter. Hmmmmm.....
Most horses understand these voice commands as well
as the rider's natural aids needed to perform them,
no matter what they're called. Horses show no bias
when it comes to doing their job.
The NARHA Riding Certification Subcommittee stresses
that the NARHA certification program and testing
also shows no bias. The subcommittee has gathered
feedback from certification candidates and
recognizes some clarification of the certification
process, especially the riding component, may be
helpful.
A therapeutic horseback riding instructor needs to
know and demonstrate bending, straightness of lines,
control of the horse, along with correct posture and
balance, body alignment, posting with the motion of
the horse, canter leads, and the like. When teaching
riders for whom balance is a primary goal, an
understanding of these principles is critical.
Additionally, these riding skills allow NARHA
instructors to evaluate a prospective therapy horse
for a program and to appropriately match equines and
participants. In order to teach riding and evaluate
equines, NARHA's Riding Certification Subcommittee
has defined the criteria that objectively
demonstrate these important skills.
Some riding disciplines may spend more time working
on these basic principles than others, but the
basics are appropriate for all disciplines. After
years of riding, no matter the discipline,
candidates can benefit from reviewing these basics.
It's a good idea to look over the NARHA riding
certification criteria for the riding demonstration
as you evaluate your riding skills, practice the
pattern and review arena skills. Even confident and
seasoned riders can benefit from studying the
criteria and reaching back to those basic principles
as they prepare for NARHA's certification test. The
certification environment is often less relaxed than
one's home environment, and arriving at the
certification test knowledgeable about and fully
prepared to meet all criteria ensures a greater
level of confidence.
It is the evaluator's job to watch each candidate
without bias. Whether an English or Western rider,
beginner or advanced rider, the riding criteria is
what is being tested, not the type of saddle,
equipment or personal choice of discipline. The
question NARHA's evaluators answer is: Has the
rider demonstrated knowledge of the skills necessary
to benefit riders with disabilities as outlined in
the NARHA Registered Instructor criteria. If yes,
the candidate will pass the riding portion of the
NARHA Registered Instructor certification test.
Click here for information on NARHA's
certifications.
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Nominate an Equine Veterinarian for AAEP Good Works
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The American Association of Equine Practitioners, a 2010 NARHA
co nference
sponsor, is celebrating the "good works" of veterinarians who
are devoting time and expertise beyond the scope of their
everyday practice to help horses and the equine community.
To discover the Good Works of AAEP veterinarians, nominate a
Good Works candidate or find out how you can get started
volunteering, visit
www.aaep.org/goodworks.htm. For more information on
nominating a veterinarian for this program, contact Elizabeth
Troutman, publications coordinator, at
[email protected].
The American Association of Equine Practitioners is
headquartered in Lexington, KY, which will host the 2011 NARHA
National Conference November 9-12.
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Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Certification and Workshops |
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NARHA would like to accommodate individuals eager to be certified as Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning by holding more workshops and practical horsemanship skills tests. Help us add workshops for 2011! Workshops will now be offered with the new Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning practical horsemanship skills test if the host site chooses. Host sites can also host the practical horsemanship skills test without a workshop if they wish. This skills test is a requirement for certification.
If you are interested in hosting at a Premier Accredited facility or for more information, contact Tara McChesney at 800-369-7433 Ext 114 or [email protected]. Help get these workshops scheduled for 2011!
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Applications Open for the Next Gypsy Angel - Deadline
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The
American Gypsy Horse
Angel Foundation
has announced the
opening of
applications for the
next Gypsy Angel.
Applications will be
accepted January 1
through February 15,
2011.
Applications are
open to any and all
applicants, for all
types of
equine-assisted
activities and
therapies programs.
The American Gypsy
Horse Angel
Foundation works in
partnership with the
American Gypsy Horse
Breed Association to
place Gypsy horses
into EAAT centers.
Last spring, the
Angel Foundation
received 41
applications for the
award. Because they
received so many
highly qualified
applicants, the
Angel Foundation
made the decision to
place THREE Gypsy
Angels!
The foundation,
which only awards
horses to NARHA
centers, awarded
Gypsy Angels to J.F.
Shea Therapeutic
Riding Center in San
Juan Capistrano, CA;
Hearts & Horses
Therapeutic Riding
Center in Loveland,
CO; and National
Ability Center in
Park City, UT.
Please e-mail
[email protected]
for more information
and to download the
Gypsy Angel
application form.
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Workshops and Certifications |
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Unless otherwise noted, contact
Tara McChesney at (800) 369-7433, ext. 114 for further
information. All dates are subject to change.
NARHA Advanced Level Certifications
April 29-May 1
Brave Hearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center in
Harvard, IL
May 20-22
Three Gaits, INC in Oregon, WI
June 1-3
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center Inc in Old Lyme,
Connecticut
July 15-16
Ride On Center for Kids in Georgetown, Texas
NARHA Driving Workshops and Certifications
Workshop is held the first 3 days, certification is held the
last 2 days
April 26-29
Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Longview, Texas
June 2-4
Hands-on Workshop Only
Horse Power in Temple, NH
June 20-22
Demo Workshop Only
Brave Hearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center in
Harvard, IL
November 5-9
Gayla Driving Center/U.S. Driving for the Disabled, Inc.
NARHA Vaulting Workshop and Certification
Workshop is held first 3 days and certification is held on
the last day
Currently we do not have any workshops or certifications
scheduled for 2011. Please contact the NARHA office if you are
interested in hosting.
Mentor Training Workshop
March 26-27
Maryland Therapeutic Riding in Crownsville, Maryland
Please visit the
NARHA calendar for a list of 2011 Registered on-site
workshops and certifications (they are a light teal green
color). Please note the list is not complete. There will be more
Registered OSWC events added.
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