Little Bit Continuing Education Lecture Topics

Continuing Education Lectures

Hello all,

I am heading up an effort to coordinate some continuing education lectures for Little Bit volunteers. We are planning to have approximately one per session. For 2016, they will be scheduled for March, May, July, September, and November. Most of these clinics will be lecture based to minimize the extra use of the Little Bit herd, but horses may be used for demonstrations if necessary.

Past surveys have indicated that volunteers are interested in the topics listed below. Of those listed, please select your top five. You can also write in a suggested topic in the space provided. Additionally, please put your name and contact information in the space provided if you are interested in teaching or assisting with a given topic.

Thank you for your time!

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* 1. Please select your top five topics

Equine massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatments

Equine nutrition: types of feed and feeding strategies

Equine first aid

Therapy horse selection

Horse behavior: how they communicate, and how we communicate with them

Equine saddle fitting

Equine bathing, clipping, and braiding

Adaptive riding: Mounting and dismounting

Adaptive riding: how to handle emergencies

Adaptive riding: how to be a better sidewalker

Adaptive riding: highlight a disability/diagnosis

Adaptive riding: how instructors form lesson plans and goals

Adaptive riding: how we select tack and horses for our riders

Hippotherapy: Why do therapists do what they do?

Hippotherapy: long lining vs. leading

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* 2. Please list any other topics you would like to see offered

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* 3. Write your name and contact information in the space below if you are interested in facilitating or assisting with a specific topic (don't forget to state the topic, as well)