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Glenholme's
equestrian program offers students
therapeutic, educational, and
recreational opportunities in
equitation, horsemanship, stable
management, vocational education,
and community service.
The
program is committed to safety
and horsemanship and incorporates
the school's core values specific
to Respect, Responsibility, Honesty,
Community Service, Kindness and
Fairness linked to the Glenholme
Motivational Management Approach
and value-based education. It
provides an optimal learning environment
that emphasizes the development
of a strong, positive character
and moral responsibility.
The
riding program provides instruction
for all students' ages and ability
levels. All children participating
in any aspect of the equestrian
program receive standardized instruction
in the natural psychology and
behavior of the horse, equine
safety practices and general horse
care.
Standard
accepted curricula are used
for teaching and incorporate
high standards that are
based on practices from
the American Association
for Horsemanship Safety
(AAHS), North American Riding
for the Handicapped Association
(NARHA), Certified Horsemanship
Association (CHA) and United
States Pony Club (USPC).
Children
who have a vocational requirement
in their individual treatment
plan come to the barn once
a week during school hours,
and receive instruction
in and perform practical
horsemanship and stable
management duties. This
process aids with instilling
a general work ethic that
is immersed in the core
values and providing a strong
focus to universal, transferable
job skills as well as practical
experience.
The
equestrian program also
offers opportunities for
students to experience community
service. Community service
hours are earned for time
spent caring for the horses
exclusive of the riding
program. This includes feeding,
stall care, and other horse
care activities. Glenholme
students also earn community
service hours for time spent
volunteering at local horse
shows.
Children
involved with the equestrian
program are able to achieve
a level of insight to their
personal strengths and abilities.
Often a positive emotional
relationship with animals
is fostered and enjoyed.
Opportunities of equestrian
involvement provide the
practical experience where
skills are learned and mastered
having a positive effect
on the child's overall behavior.
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