EST-4018 Practicum in Therapeutic Riding II

The methods and techniques learned in EST 3017 and 3018 will be put into practice in a lesson situation at Therapeutic Riding at Centenary (TRAC). Under the supervision of certified instructors, students will experience all aspects of organizing and running therapeutic riding activities, including evaluating new students and keeping progress records, evaluating and schooling horses, acting as lesson aides, and assisting in hippo therapy sessions. Emphasis is placed on learning to analyze each rider's strengths and weaknesses and adapting the teaching of riding skills accordingly. Students will work with therapists to develop specific physical and cognitive goals for each individual. In the spring semester, students will act as Instructor Aides and will complete at least 25 hours of teaching. By the end of the second semester, students will be prepared to take the Registered Instructor examination of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.

Prerequisite

Complete EST-3018 with a minimum grade of D- or better, or by permission of the Department.