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Getting a participant's attention
When you're working with participants—especially those with sensory sensitivities, processing delays, or attention challenges—it's...
4 days ago
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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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