This replay of a live instructor chat that discusses:

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A live instructor chat discussing the pros and cons of different teaching positions in the arena for Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding Instructors. Standing in the middle, Standing on the centerline, Standing on the midline, Standing in the corner  

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Want to learn from more professional adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors with over 100+ years combined experience in the EAS industry?  Check out The Intuitive Instructor Club at IntuitiveInstructorClub.com which includes a library of 60+ hours of educational videos and 2+ hours of new content released each month (and YES....this is a great way to get continuing education for multiple certifying organizations!).

Replay of the Live Instructor Chat on an "Equipment and Mechanics" themed topic: How rein size, shape, and texture can impact your adaptive/therapeutic riding student Chat covers: Discussion about how rein size, shape, and texture can impact riders of different abilities. Reins can impact rider position and their ability to be successful at rein management, reining, and more! Take a closer look at this often overlooked and under addressed piece of equipment!  Want more free educational content and resources made specifically for Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding Instructors? Visit HoofFallsandFootfalls.com  and Find Hoof Falls & Footfalls on YouTube and Facebook!  Free Summer Book Club live meetings on "The Language of Coaching" during July 2021: get on the notification list here: https://forms.gle/VwaEYPRNEQS1JKKF9

Want to learn from more professional adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors with over 100+ years combined experience in the EAS industry? Check out The Intuitive Instructor Club at IntuitiveInstructorClub.com which includes a library of 60+ hours of educational videos and 2+ hours of new content released each month (and YES....this is a great way to get continuing education for multiple certifying organizations!).

Ask an Adaptive Riding Instructor is a mini-series answering questions submitted from instructors all over the globe!

In this episode I answer the question: "Can a horse wear a fly mask during an adaptive riding lesson?" 

While answering the question I'll talk about:

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Ask an Adaptive Riding Instructor is a mini-series answering questions submitted from instructors all over the globe!

In this episode I answer the frequently asked question: "How many students should you have in an adaptive/therapeutic riding lesson? Can you have too many? Can you have too few?"

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Ask an Adaptive Riding Instructor is a mini-series answering questions submitted from instructors all over the globe!

In this episode I answer the frequently asked question that is often tied to a myth: "Is it required or mandatory for instructors to stand in the center of the arena during a lesson?"

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Ask an Adaptive Riding Instructor is a mini-series answering questions submitted from instructors all over the globe! 

In this episode I answer the frequently asked question: "How do I correct a volunteer during class without hurting their feelings?"

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Instructors and centers in the Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) industry often ask if there is a "list" of suggested requirements when they are looking for and screening a new equine.

This Instructor Chat will cover this topic and talk about the various factors that may go into an instructor or center's "List" when searching for a new equine coworker.

Instructor Chat Presented by Saebra Pipoly (PATH Intl. Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, Instructor Mentor, and Associate Faculty/Evaluator for the Registered TRI Workshop & Certification)  Learn more about Hoof Falls & Footfalls by visiting our website! www.hooffallsandfootfalls.com    and IntuitiveInstructorClub.com

This interview introduces you to a book that will change you as an instructor....The Language of Coaching. Don't let the runner on the front of the book fool you! This book is filled with information that instructors in the Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies industry can use in every single lesson and interaction with not only their students (of all abilities!) but also volunteers, fellow staff, and instructors in training. Learn more about The Language of Coaching and how "The HOW" of instructing is passed on to YOU in this book that I believe will dramatically impact instructors across the globe.

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Interview by Saebra Pipoly of HoofFallsandFootfalls.com (IntuitiveInstructorClub.com)

In this interview, Saebra Pipoly of Hoof Falls & Footfalls talks with Dr. Rebecca Wara-Goss about her new dissertation: "Horses Healing The Wounded Warrior: A Qualitative Inquiry of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy in Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for Female Veterans"

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Dissertation Abstract:

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major concern for military veterans in the United States and current research on women’s experiences in the military and the effects of their postmilitary PTSD are limited. Currently, there are a variety of evidence-based and alternative treatment options for veterans with PTSD, and one alternative treatment option includes equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP). EFP is a form of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) that integrates the human–animal bond as part of treatment and recovery. The purpose of this exploratory study was to explore in-depth experiences of the horse–human relationship in EFP with female veterans to elucidate how the horse–human relationship may assist in reducing impacts of PTSD. The research question was, “What is the lived experience of EFP in female veterans with PTSD?” The research was designed as an exploratory qualitative inquiry study that utilized semi-structured interviews with 10 female veterans. The findings from this study included six theme groupings with a total of thirty-three themes found. The most significant themes common to five or more participants included: Emotional discomfort with the horse, Spiritual experience with the horse, Experience of safety with the horse, Visual contact with the horse, Emotional connection with the horse, Beneficial impact of therapy, Increased connection with others, Reduced anxiety, Reduced withdrawal, EFP advocacy for others, and Delayed awareness of PTSD. Through exploring the nature of the human–animal bond in EFP, this research revealed invaluable insights into the potential healing power of horses and alternative mental health treatment options and served to honor women’s experiences in the military. In addition, this qualitative study provided an opportunity to gather rich detail and general information as to the effects of EFP for sufferers of PTSD."

Keywords animal-assisted therapy (AAT) equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) female veterans human-animal bond (HAB) Interconnectivity posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment options

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