2017 Instructor Workshops Set
Nov. 3, 2016 — Join our Instructor Education Workshop Series to build a strong foundation for therapeutic riding instruction. Participants receive classroom instruction as well as hands on learning opportunities in our comfortable, climate-controlled facility. Workshops are held once per month January through May from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. The first workshop will be on Jan. 23. For a full list of workshop topics, see below.
Fieldstone Farm Workshops are not a mandatory requirement to become a PATH certified instructor. For registration information please click here. If you have questions, contact Tonya Zimmer at tzimmer@fieldstonefarm.org.
January 23th
- Barn Tour – Intro to Certification Process
- What Good Instruction Looks Like
- Lesson structure/ Lesson Plans
- Teaching Observation/Real Simulation
February 27nd
- Mounting and Dismounting
- Anatomy & Kinesiology
- Cognitive, Sensory and Physical Disabilities
March 27st
- Skill Progression
- Teaching Techniques
- Precautions and Contraindications
- Lesson Plans
- Role Play/Teach Real Simulation
April 24th
- Selecting the Therapy Horse
- Fitting Tack to the Horse
- How Tack Affects Rider
- Role Play/Teach Real Simulation
May 15th
- Volunteer Recruitment/Management
- Games and Activities
- How to Assess a Potential Student
- Review for PATH Registered Instructor Certification