Therapeutic Riding Lessons
Hoof and Paw Therapeutic Riding & Activity Center offers riding lessons and related equine activities to individuals with disabilities, disadvantages or special needs At Hoof and Paw, each rider is evaluated with input from the student, parents or guardian, goals and objectives are established. Individualized lesson plans will be designed to reach the students goals. Goals are constantly updated to ensure that lessons continue to progress as the rider's skills improve. Riding lessons typically begin with the rider grooming the horse. This is and important part of the lesson because it provides the chance for bonding and trust to develop between the horse and the rider. The mounted lessons usually starts with exercises to help loosen and warm up the rider's muscles. After warm-ups, the horsemanship skills are practiced by incorporating lessons with games and course work. To close the lesson the student will again groom the horse and assist in returning the riding equipment to the tack room. Lessons are offered by appointment on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. You may call 336-764-9026 or 336-407-8609 for an appointment
Rider’s Medical History and Physician’s Statement Form
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Hoof and Paw TRAC is the training site for the Special Olympics Northern Piedmont Area equestrian program. Youth and adults with an intellectual disability are eligible to participate in Special Olympics.Athletes selected are eligible to participate in the Special Olympics North Carolina Equestrian Championship held in October in Raleigh, NC.
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Practice Schedule
2011 Practice Schedule
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