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VTRA Latest news and announcements
Avoid Over-Prompting — Support Independence
Prompting is when we help a participant respond—whether it’s verbal or nonverbal—but it’s important to remember that when things are done...
Jul 11
Understanding Down Syndrome
14% VTRA participants have Down Syndrome, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 (also known as Trisomy 21). It is...
Jun 6
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
27% of our participants at VTRA live with ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Understanding what this means can help you...
May 30
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
36% of our participants at VTRA are on the Autism Spectrum. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate,...
May 23
Getting a participant's attention
When you're working with participants—especially those with sensory sensitivities, processing delays, or attention challenges—it's...
May 16
Make Sure You’re Seeing the Latest Facebook Posts!
A bit of a techy tip today — bear with me, haha! If you're part of our Volunteers of Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association private...
May 9
Safe Movement Around Your Horse
When grooming the horses, always be mindful of how you move around them to ensure both your safety and the horse’s comfort. Go Around the...
May 2
Keep Stirrups Leathers Straight for Longer Tack Life
A friendly reminder to all Grooms, Horse Handlers, and AIs: after each lesson, please take a moment to untwist the stirrup leathers (if...
Apr 25
“No Thanks” Means No — Rethinking Touch with Our Horses
We all love our VTRA horses — their strength, their gentleness, their unique personalities — and it’s natural to want to show our...
Apr 18
TEAM TALK SERIES
Team Talk #1: Who Communicates with the Rider? This is the first post in our "Teamwork Talk: Who Does What? " series, where we’ll...
Apr 18
Tips from Term 3 - GROOM
Stick to the Basics When Grooming When grooming the horses, it’s important to focus on specific areas and avoid overgrooming, as multiple...
Apr 18
Tips from Term 3 - HORSE HANDLER
Watch where you're going! When leading a horse, always look ahead to where you want to go. Turning around to check on the horse can...
Apr 18
Tips from Term 3 - SIDE WALKER
Safety First: Let the AI Handle It When you're serving as a side walker, it’s important to stay focused on your rider at all times. For...
Apr 18
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