Down Syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition and it is one of the diagnoses we see most frequently in EAS. Listen in to hear occupational therapist and PATH Intl. CTRI, Dr. Kaiti Otte, discuss the symptoms and precautions that will apply to us in Equine Assisted Services, and highlights some teaching strategies that can help our participants with Down Syndrome be as successful as possible with their equine partners. 

Other Episodes in the Series:

Understanding Cerebral Palsy:  ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/nVpBW0Wl0Gb⁠

Understanding ADHD: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8xoTJXWl0Gb⁠

Follow us on social:  ⁠https://notjustaponyride.my.canva.site/linkinbio⁠

This episode is proudly sponsored by Equicizer: ⁠https://equicizer.com/

References: 

How many of you have participants that aren’t using verbal language yet to communicate?  Whether someone has recently experienced a TBI or a child who isn’t using their words quite yet, there are lots of ways we can help these “emerging communicators”. Emily Harringon is a Speech-Language Pathologist that is currently working toward her PhD. She is researching this population of communicators and is going to share her wisdom with us in this episode! 

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We’re back with PART TWO from author and accomplished horsewoman, Lynn Acton.  If you missed part one, go back and listen to that first!  In part one she introduced her concept of “protector leadership” and she starts her list of actions that we can do to help horses feel more safe. In this episode she will finish that list and talk to us more about about desensitization, which is a hot topic for us EAS folks-- including how we transition trust with qualified horse staff to our volunteers and building positive experiences for our horses.

Expect to hear: 

www.lynnacton.com

Get her book "What Horses Really Want" on Amazon.

To learn more about the processes we have in place to keep our horses happy in their jobs: Webinar, Avoiding Equine Burnout

To learn more about how we structure and train our leaders & other volunteers: Webinar, Volunteer Structure and Training Schedule

This episode is proudly sponsored by Equicizer: https://equicizer.com/

PART ONE:  Lynn Acton is an accomplished horse woman and author.  While working with a foster pony, Lynn discovered that aligning with her horse’s' natural social order (cooperation) worked far better than the dominance model of interactions.  She then wrote a book and founded a method called “Protector Leadership”  with helping horses feel safe as the foundation. 

In PART ONE you can expect to hear several things including 3 of Lynn’s 7 point checklist for helping horses feel safe. Stay tuned for the next episode to hear part two.

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Get more from Lynn at www.lynnacton.com

This episode is sponsored by Equicizer. https://equicizer.com/

HETRA CEO, Edye Godden reflects on how HETRA has grown and what year 34 was like for us at our center.  She talks about her philosophies as a CEO:  never settling, always being open to change, thoughts on valuable mentorship and learning from each other in the industry. 

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Tell us about YOUR 2023 here!

Resources mentioned:

Mini Webinar:

Finding Grants Podcast Episode

Sign up for the Equine Strategic Planning Webinar here:  https://www.tfaforms.com/4851528

 Where do I even start to find good grant opportunities?  How do I get creative with keywords and grants that might apply to EAS?  How do I know if it’s even a good grant for me?  What the heck is a 990?  Get all your questions answered in this advice packed episode from a true veteran of the grant writing world, Lucy Charvat, HETRA Grant Manager and PATH Intl. CTRI. 

Resources from this episode: 

Episode 37:  All Things Grants 

Episode 38. How Can Community Foundations Strengthen Your Organization 

Episode  61. Board Management, Donor Relations and Fundraising Events

Guide Star  

Grant Station

Information about free Grant Station through PATH Intl.

Join us for HETRA University Live! All the details here: https://hetra.org/education/pre-conference-hetra-university-live.html

Become a member of our exclusive educational club at Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/notjustaponyride

This episode is sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/

Wanting to start a new program? Wanting to figure out how to maintain sustainable programming? This episode is for you!  HETRA’s Program Manager, Shelby Schult, sits down with us to discuss the art of program sustainability. Expect to hear information on: 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Evaluation of the EAS Horse

Preventing Equine Burnout 

Potential HETRA Horse Form

This episode is sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/

This episode is a very special one.  HETRA University was on the road to PATH Intl. International Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina October 26-28, 2023 and we met so many wonderful people.  During the conference we set up an impromptu live recording of the podcast and ended up with this gem of an episode.  You will hear some amazing perspectives on what does “It’s not just a pony ride” mean to you.  We had professionals from all walks of the EAS life chime in and boy was it inspiring.  This is a great episode to share with someone in your life that wants to know more about what we do and feel the passion that comes a long with it.  Thank you to all who participated in this group!

Special shout out to the following centers mentioned by their staff: 

Equest

Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship

Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship http