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Youth – Fun, Exciting, Love of Horses, Friends,
Competition, Family
“Kids participate because of fun….and stop participating when it stops being fun. (Weiss, 2004)”
Parents/Leaders – Fun, Exciting, Love of Horses, Friends, Competition, Family, Have Success, Learn to Learn, Have a Passion, Life Long Sport
Why
Horse Project is Continuous or Year Round
As a result we have the challenge of trying to prevent burn-out with child and animal
Unique Challenge
SMART = Specific, Measureable, Attainable,
Realistic and Relevant to child, Time Sensitive Set goals that focus on something other than
winning and losing Communication (Rider & Trainer) Organizing/Planning Decision Making
Goal Setting -
Concern for something besides themselves Respect for their partner
Are they in shape for what they are asking? Are they suited for the event they are choosing?
Care, feed, exercise, grooming Nurturing through injury/illnessIN GROUPS Sharing, mentoring, leadership, conflict
resolution
Caring – Giving - Nurturing
A positive relationship with a caring adult An inclusive environment Communication (Horse, Trainer, Family, Riding
Partners) A safe environment Adult role model Social Skills Cooperation
Relating - Belonging
“Teach youth to be internally rather than
externally motivated (Waite, 2008)” Self-responsibility Help young people learn to accept success &
FAILURE “Encourage riders to seek out and be
energized by Challenges (Waite, 2008)” Courage Sportsmanship
Character - Integrity
Opportunity for Mastery With Hard Work can attain goals Teamwork with Trainer, Horse, Riding Group Hopefully kids learn not to quit (resiliency) Self Motivation Marketable Skills Self Discipline Pride
Work Ethic – Hard work
Problem Solving Critical Thinking Decision Making “Recognize and appreciate that everyone
learns differently…horses too! (Waite, 2008)” Audio Visual Kenisthetic
Learning to Learn
Success by reaching attainable goals Opportunity for Mastery-even if small or baby
steps Independence
Working on skills at home Opportunity for self determination
“Deliver positive, specific, contingent feedback to youth and horses (Waite, 2008)”
Find or make more opportunities
Confidence – Self-Esteem
If Parent & Coach (not always ideal) be Parent
first Children need unconditional support from at
least one adult Recognize and talk up efforts of youth rather
than wins and losses, placings, or ribbons
Confidence – Self-Esteem Continued
The backbone of why kids choose horse
project Make sure time to play and socialize Stress Management Do something different for horse & rider Managing Feelings Keep a perspective
Having Fun
www.myhorseuniversity.com
Click on Resources, then webcasts, then archived webcasts
Edgette, Janet S., “Heads Up!”, 1996 Breed Associations NMSU “Brand News” contact
[email protected] Other Universities
References/Resources