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<blockquote data-quote="Shari" data-source="post: 149721" data-attributes="member: 1848"><p>Both of my difficult child's were calm during and after rides. difficult child 1 didn't do anything at the therapeutic center, like difficult child 2 did, so I can't compare him, but difficult child 2 was always calmer after trail rides than therapeutic riding. However, therapeutic riding really helped him with his social skills, so... He started therapeutic riding refusing to participate in anything or speak to any other kids...he ended it jabbering up a storm to everyone and playing ALL of their games.</p><p> </p><p>As for sleep, both difficult child's sleep good on nights we trail ride. </p><p> </p><p>I'm trying to think of a time that a ride didn't go well because of difficult child behavior, and honestly, I'm not coming up with one. difficult child 1 started really riding when he was 7 or so, and by the time he was around 10, we rode with friends 4-5 nights a week, even if it was just in the arena for an hour. I recall a time he refused to tie his horse and we had to chase it back down the trail, but that is all I can recall. difficult child 2 has ridden since he was 3 months old. He didn't like to be held, but never once did he cry to be put down on rides. We changed diapers, mixed bottles, he napped, etc, all nestled in my arms in the saddle. Thinking about it now, odd for a baby who didn't like to cuddle...but he was never cause for stopping or taking a break (we always did take breaks every few hours, but never because he demanded it). </p><p> </p><p>There are some days that getting the horses caught and ready to ride with difficult child 2 around is more than I care to do, and I've been known to give up in the past, but I'm learning. Its worth calling in reinforcements to either get them ready for me or chase difficult child while I do. Having horses with difficult child 1 was an "accident". I had them cause I liked them. Hindsight, tho, suggests it was a really great coincidence. I'll fight tooth and nail to make sure difficult child 2 has horses around, too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shari, post: 149721, member: 1848"] Both of my difficult child's were calm during and after rides. difficult child 1 didn't do anything at the therapeutic center, like difficult child 2 did, so I can't compare him, but difficult child 2 was always calmer after trail rides than therapeutic riding. However, therapeutic riding really helped him with his social skills, so... He started therapeutic riding refusing to participate in anything or speak to any other kids...he ended it jabbering up a storm to everyone and playing ALL of their games. As for sleep, both difficult child's sleep good on nights we trail ride. I'm trying to think of a time that a ride didn't go well because of difficult child behavior, and honestly, I'm not coming up with one. difficult child 1 started really riding when he was 7 or so, and by the time he was around 10, we rode with friends 4-5 nights a week, even if it was just in the arena for an hour. I recall a time he refused to tie his horse and we had to chase it back down the trail, but that is all I can recall. difficult child 2 has ridden since he was 3 months old. He didn't like to be held, but never once did he cry to be put down on rides. We changed diapers, mixed bottles, he napped, etc, all nestled in my arms in the saddle. Thinking about it now, odd for a baby who didn't like to cuddle...but he was never cause for stopping or taking a break (we always did take breaks every few hours, but never because he demanded it). There are some days that getting the horses caught and ready to ride with difficult child 2 around is more than I care to do, and I've been known to give up in the past, but I'm learning. Its worth calling in reinforcements to either get them ready for me or chase difficult child while I do. Having horses with difficult child 1 was an "accident". I had them cause I liked them. Hindsight, tho, suggests it was a really great coincidence. I'll fight tooth and nail to make sure difficult child 2 has horses around, too. [/QUOTE]
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