Programs and how to register Look HERE for documents you need to submit online. To register for Park Classes call 703-222-4664 To purchase riding passes call 703-437-9101 For other programs or questions contact us at spiritinfo@spiritequestrian.org Therapeutic Riding Therapeutic riding is an equine assisted activity that contributes positively to the physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Unlike traditional forms of therapy, therapeutic horseback riding provides a unique and therapeutic experience for the rider and benefits participants by improving: Balance Muscle tone Gross and fine motor skills Focusing skills Self-confidence Communication Equine Assisted Learning EAL programs use the interactions between humans and horses to encourage personal growth and development and to improve basic life skills. It also provides help in the following areas: Social, team work and leadership skills Confidence and self esteem Communication skills Empathy Respect Boundaries Conflict Resolution Patience SPIRIT EAL programs offer individual and group sessions, for youth, workshops for corporate groups, teams, families, and other groups to facilitate development of: Teamwork Leadership skills Management skills The SPIRIT Team will create a fun and memorable experience to help you discover your own potential Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Designed for individuals and families, EAP is an approach which incorporates interactions, with horses, into mental and behavioral therapy. EAP is used to address: Behavioral issues Attention deficit disorder Eating disorders Abuse Depression Anxiety Trauma Grief PTSD _ Therapeutic Horsemanship Therapeutic Horsemanship is an unmounted program, facilitated by a certified TH Facilitators. This program is using interaction with horses or creating activities in a farm setting designated to improve: basic life skills (focusing, orientation, emotional intelligence setting boundaries self control communication and social skills confidence SPIRIT Academy Education, Training and Certification Prograrm SPIRIT Academy Program provides an oportunity for public, mental healt professionals, counselors, life coaches, riding instructors to learn about how to use interaction with horses (mounted or unmounted ) in therapy or therapeutic programs. Gain knowledge and skills in horsemanship and variety of activities to be able to facilitate Equine Assisted Therapies, Equine Assisted Learning, Therapeutic Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding. Earn continuing education credits for NBCC or EAA service provider roles. Focus Areas Equestrian / Horsemanship Training – Basic mounted and groundwork horsemanship skills EAP – Lectures and Workshops about basic activities for service providers / Therapists (Psychotherapiusts,Counselors) EAL – Lectures and Workshops for service providers / Facilitators (Life Coach, Riding Instructors) TR – Lectures and Workshops for service providers / Instructors (Riding Instructors) ________________ For additional information on any of SPIRIT’s programs, please contact us at spiritinfo@spiritequestrian.org Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.