The Horse, the Handicapped, and the Riding Team in a Therapeutic Riding Program: A Training Manual for Volunteers by Barbara T. Engel; Editor-Barbara T. Engel; Editor-M. Galloway; Editor-M Bull; Illustrator-Megan Harvey; Illustrator-Barbara Engel - 2008-08-08

Durango, CO: Barbara Engel Therapy Services, 2006 Barbara Engel Therapy Services, Durango, CO. 2006. Softcover/Trade Wraps. Stated 2nd Edition/4th Printing. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for scattered highlighting throughout the text. Book Condition: Very Good; scratches to front wrap; light edge bumping. No DJ. Pictorial card stock wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not creased or split; text is secure in binding. 226 pp 4to. Therapeutic horseback riding is a special training program n which persons with disabilities learn horsemanship skills in order to pursue their area of interest. The first section defines and describes therapeutic riding, the role of the volunteer, and the rider with disabilities. The second section looks at the lesson itself, both ring preparation and the volunteer's tasks the lesson. This section focuses on the horse, handling and tacking, preparation for the session, mounting and handling the rider during the session, and returning the horse to the… Read More

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