Riding School
Festina Lente Riding School has become well known for its inclusion of children and young people with special needs in riding lessons. Children with special needs are very much part of the everyday Riding School activities – including:
• Term Riding
SPACES AVAILABLE NOW:
- 2 spaces at Strong intermediate level (walking, trotting, cantring, capable of jumping up to 70cm): Tuesday 5pm and Wednesday 5pm.
- 1 space at Intermediate level (walking, trotting, cantring, capable of jumping up to 50cm): Sunday at 2:30pm
- 2 spaces at Weak Intermediate level (walking, trotting, improvering their balance in canter, working over poles) : Wednesday 4pm and Tuesday at 4pm every second week
- 2 spaces at Beginner Impover level (walking, rising trott without a leader, will be working towards cantering): Thursday 3:30pm and Wednesday 3:30pm
• Helping in the yard during holiday time and at weekends• Special Olympics Training•
Research shows that children who participate in riding can experience physical, emotional and mental rewards.
For individuals with impaired mobility, horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves their bodies in a manner similar to a human walking gait. These riders can experience increased balance, muscle control and strength.
Individuals with learning or intellectual difficulties are motivated by riding to increase concentration, patience and discipline. If a psychological or emotional disability is present, the unique relationship formed with a horse can help improve interpersonal relationships. And, as is expected, ALL riders can benefit from increased self-esteem and coping skills.
For further information please contact Clodagh Carey: 01 2720704 ext. 201 or email: clodagh@festinalente.ie
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