EQUESTRIAN

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EQUESTRIAN

• SPECIAL OLYMPICS
• GREAT BRITAIN

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BENEFITS OF RIDING

• Develops co-ordination, good posture, balance,
  and body awareness.
• Improves athletes total fitness.
• Teaches self-discipline.
• Teaches athlete to respect and enjoy nature and
  animals.

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BENEFITS OF RIDING

• Enhances self-esteem.
• Provides athlete with a life-long sporting
  activity and is FUN.

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SUITABILITY OF HORSE

• Age
• Temperament
• Gait
• Size height and width

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WORKING TRAILS - GAINS

• Balance
• Co-ordination
• Concentration
• Confidence
• Self-Esteem
• Enjoyment

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DRESSAGE

• Dressage is ridden in a 20m x 40m arena.
• Many skills are developed in riding a dressage
  test concentration and spacial awareness are
  improved

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HORSE CARE KNOWLEDGE

• It is very important for riders to understand how
  to look after their horse properly.
• Grooming why do we groom?
• Feed What to feed portions how often
  treats.

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HORSE CARE KNOWLEDGE

• Tack Care and fitting of tack.
• Stables/fields cleanliness and safety.
• Looking after a horse is an extension of looking
  after yourself!

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HOW TO GET STARTED

• Join local Special Olympics or RDA Group.
• Go along to nearest Equestrian Centre and see
  what they have to offer. Make sure they are
  geared up for riders with physical/learning
  disability.
• Start your own Special Olympics Equestrian Group.
  For more details contact Equestrian Technical
  Advisor or Head Office.