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Fall & Autumn Horseback Riding Lessons
Fall & Autumn Horseback Riding Lessons & Schedule
PRIVATE HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
Package Prices: GST included

Sep 7 to Nov 30

By appointment, one hour plus grooming time.

COST: $36.75 per person per lesson.


GROUP HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS

Sep 8 to Nov 29

Weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays.
Call to arrange a regular day and time!

COST:  Group 2 riders $241.50
           Group 4 riders $273.00

Prices includes GST for eight weekly lessons.

WORKSHOP: THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING FACILITATION

Oct 16, 17 & 18

9.30 am to 4.30 pm

For professionals in physical & mental health fields, equestrian professionals and representatives of referring agencies interested in learning some of our principles and methods of Equine Assisted Health Promotion. Previous experience with horses is not required.

Practical work with the horses (on the ground or mounted) alternates with seminars, to present an overview of the topics below.
Facilitators TBA. Lunch included.

4-8 participants, per person, 3 days $200
9-12 participants, per person, 3 days $185
Single Day, per person $ 80

Workshop Topics — (Subject to change!) Seminars & practical session alternate.

WORKSHOP I:

The Starting Situation
Sat Oct 16 Environment, Confidence/Anxiety; Emotions and the Autonomic Nervous System (NS).

WORKSHOP II:

Contacting the Equestrian Environment
Sun Oct 17 Figure & Ground, Feeling the Actual, Sensing Opposed Forces; Rider Attitude, Seat, Sensitivity & Aids; Obeying vs Concentrating vs Attending.

WORKSHOP III:

Awareness
Mon Oct 18 Excitement and the Autonomic NS:
Changing Anxiety into Excitement; Differentiating and Unifying; Finding Inner Priorities, Changing Excitement into Motivation: Human Values — Courage, Compassion, Kindness and finding how your life could have more meaning — for you and for others.

OASIS**

Deluxe! 4 Days/4 Nights

By Appointment

Stress release, relaxation, attitude adjustment with the horses. Massage, Pool, Canoe Discussion Topics: Having Healthy Emotions, and Choosing Your Path! Residential with meals. Mon 4:30am to Fri 3:30pm
Shared room 2 people $1,600.00
Private Room 1 person $900.00

GENERATION BRIDGE**    Deluxe! 4 Days/4 Nights

By Appointment

Retreat for Pairs: Caregiver and Dependent —‘Cool Communication’.
Topics: Listening & Linking to Yourself and the Other. Horses, Massage, Pool, Canoe Residential with meals. Mon 4:30pm to Fri 3:30pm
Shared room 2 people $1600.00
2 Private Rooms $1,800.00

**For GENERATION BRIDGE and OASIS meals are provided on site at Willowbank.
Participation in meal preparation is part of the program!

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND DAY CAMP or CHRISTMAS SEASON DAY CAMP

Oct 9, 10 & 11
or
Dec 20, 21 & 22

Per person (3 Days) $216.00 Meals & Accom. – Please inquire!

FORMS
 
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MEDICAL FORMS
 
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PRICE LIST FOR 2009
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SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
Click here to view our Summer Camp Schedule.

 

 

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