Seamless Transitions: Integrating New Horses into EAS Programming
1Â CE
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Description: Let’s talk about it! Change is hard for humans and horses- and transitioning new equines into programming can be a BIG change. We all love Steady Eddie- so how do we get the whole team on board with our newest equine partners. Instructors may be hesitant, horse leaders might be unfamiliar, parents and participants might feel disconnected. This presentation explores the crucial process of transitioning new horses into programming and provides a comprehensive overview of the steps, considerations, and tried and true practices for successful transition
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Objectives:
How to create buy-in from the whole team
How to help new horses transition successfully
What type of caseload should a new horse carry?
What is needed by the team during transition of a new horse?
What happens when you meet resistance?
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Presenter(s):Â Â Shelby Schult, PATH Intl. CTRI, Program Director at HETRA
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Shelby Schult, PATH Intl. CTRIÂ
Program Director at HETRA
Shelby grew up riding and showing American Quarter Horses, in a barn, where adaptive riding and therapy services were being offered every day. Upon graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, she took a full-time position at Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) as the Equine Operations Manager and now serves as the Program Director. She is a PATH Intl. CTRI, ESMHL, Mentor and was selected as the 2023 PATH Intl. Region 7 Equine Caretaker of the Year. Shelby is driven by building and maintaining a therapy herd that is “happy, healthy, sane, and sound” and strives every day to learn from the horses and to share that knowledge with others in the EAS industry.
