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Overcoming disabilities and handicaps with coaching and adapted equipment : examplesEquipment
For riding : saddles / stirrups / reins
for saddling up
learning
for the rider : jackets / helmet / protection
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Inside ShopAs S. Olivera said each rider and horse is different, each instructor, therapist, rider will have to adapt the equipment and methods available to his practice.The only good solution is the more "classical" : the one that respect the horse and assure security and confort for the rider. In this topic tradition is the main obstacle sometime especially in "classical riding"Here are some personal elements of reflection from my own experience as disabled rider...for the horse sake ! :
saddles
We have a strong preference for saddles with an important contact area with the horse, a balanced seat et very robust element than can not arm nor the horse nor the rider in case of an eventual fall. I've discover that western, classic, jumping saddle weren't that adapted or easily adaptable that first though and prefer what I call "work" saddles (gaucho, camargue, Portuguese...), saddling or bareback pad used by merchants, military saddles or saddles design for long distances raids.Some suppliers offer also specially designed saddles that can answer some requirements for example I appreciate this one by CDG+
Military
Horses and therefore Saddles are still used by armed forces and police world-wide. There is a proven record of the fitness of this material even in the roughish condition. They are also designed for very long times of riding and are very confortable both for horse and rider. Two mains types exist nowadays European and US army design each with derived designs..."European"
It's not because it's mine but I must say these saddles are really good ! they are very cheap +/- 100 to 150 Euro so that everyone can afford its own...
they are made in resistant leader pieces
(double leather of 0,5cm)there is plenty of rings and possibilities to hang or fit supplementary pieces of equipment such as a holster for a walking stick !
there are easily cleaned and can be dismantled and reassembled in minutes.
Saddle uses very long articulated support that spare the horses back! As it is articulated it fits any horse you just have to adjust to the morphology no need of extra pieces or tedious fitting, you just have to make a knot! The gullet is very height and wide and preserve the horse back.
Negative point: Military saddle are not "soft" so a mouton is often advised...
"American"
Type Mc Clellan and derived designs : Australian, Rhodesian, European raid FRF
What I don't appreciate in this saddle is the narrow seat and the vertical element both in front in at the back of it. It makes the saddling in and stepping out very difficult for disabled.Note 5 years after the model was in service the US Congressmen acknowledge the critics form the riders of the US Army and stopped using this design, recommending the use of the European design instead. But the army had already such a stock of the new design that it continued to be used... and modifications made almost each year in an attempt to get something useful... (see history)
The saddle is design for "standard" horses of the US Army, if your horse is not build according the book's specification buy another horse ! There is no way to adapt the saddle!
By the Way the only supplier of the US Army is a French artisan in Brittany
Work Sadles
Camargue, Portuguese... very confortables and soft, often beautifully ornamented, they maintain the rider in upright position whatever may append. But they too have very high front and back part...
As one can see they are very close the design of those used in chivalry (XVIII -XIX century.)Trekking saddles
Last type I would recommend is the design of the Italian Buteri with their Maremmana. They too are articulated and with an important contact surface
They are not that expensive if you take into account that there is no mass production at all and that each is tailored made upon your measurement and that of your type of horse. C.D.G. is supplier of a modern light design of these saddle with aluminium wood framing. In France the manufacturer ONER also produce custom made saddle, you even can build your own...
Stirrups Iron
Stirrups has two major drawback grasp and weight..
Why weight ? Simply because of the laws of physics. Never heard about Newton and Foucault's pendulum? Well a major cause of injuries is cause by a collision of an iron with a rider..
Synthetic iron do exist
either with a conventional classical shape or offering a front protection of the feet (camargues or western like, safe, ligth : weight 50g! they are mainly use in long distance contest and not well known so here two tips where to get them ) (Triple Crown Horse Feeds - Galven 41 - 2440 Geel - Tel: 32- 14 59 10 73 ) (Equi Trans bvba Herenstraat 41 3960 Bree Tel: (32)475 38 51 39 )
On the other hand several manufacturers have design "security" irons
some (look brand) act as ski locks, other works with elastics
reins
Reins, ropes, pieces no one can hold correctly...
One adaptation is to place no rings but handful
look at Freedom Rider or CDG for detailsanother cheap but usefull tip : make fixng knots in the reins themselfs !
Saddling
In the middle ages knights in armour where hauled in their saddle by a crane.
Nowadays what about
a lift or a forklift to do the job ?
a platform to gain in height with a slope one can ride?
a ladder (think of tennis court or swimming pools)
natural declivity
Another way to get round this problem is a modified stirrup leather or iron. some stirrups iron have a strip or a metal frame that can be pulled downward forming a ladder, Another possibility is to have a stirrup leather with different height making climbing easier. Personally I don't favour these solutions because it imply to bow downwards or force an adjustment of the stirrups leather length. Also its a costly equipment to be installed on both sides of the horse so that you go in the saddle regardless right or left.
Man-power! Use your muscles and brain : that's how I do itFor the rider :
We need more than any other safety and good quality. any detail can be dangerous in the long round. protections
Protection for the rider - go and see what they use in Polo, Horseball, and if not even go for football, ice hockey or line skating! Usually they are cheaper and more protective Don't bother if it's not coming from an equestrian brand, what's important and matters is your safety. Safety jacket
Also look carefully for a jacket, choose one they use in military ! helmet or hat
suicidal without it I would say
if you go for an helmet look for a white one (It doesn't absorb heath and is better seen) or choose one well ventillated. You may even go for a mountain bike lookalike helmet but if you fel don't use a helmet again buy another one, they are not designed for repetitive shocksyou got plenty of choice :
This authentic western safety helmet has been redesigned for an even better look! Fully ventilated ASTM approved helmet under a real western hat body. Look what I found there...
traditonal in velvet
cross and military
...
And for those who look a western design Yes it also possible I came across one under western hat at Freedom rider:Learning
Some equestrian centre have dummies or simulators
If your centre doesn't have invest in such expensive equipment here if cheapest way to exercise yourself. Go into the sadlery and pick the strongest trestle you come across.
This one at least will not suffer from your lack of sit ! Centres are better of with vaulting horses.
Note Vaulting is the best way to learn horse riding from personal experience, its only on a real moving horse that you will understand and feel what going on in the different gaits. The teacher leads, you learn co-ordination, correct postures, gain equilibrium and confidence.
a good teacher and readings help tooFacilities Barn Stables ...
Cleaned, tidy, with everything at it's place
Plan for low slopes for wheelchairs, pay attention to doors (aperture on both sides or sliding ones, handful you can grasp with a pinch..)
Plan a vestibulary and commodities accessibleSecured Arena
Side walls at the arena can injure badly horse and rider. The French Ecole National d'Equitation recommend a minimal height of 1,20 m, and 2 mm width. Wood shall be place at least 40 cm off the wall and screwed not hammered to prevent hazard of injuries. Jean-Henri Merlande designed the one used by the "Cadre Noir". It has a curved shape that prevent damage to the feet of the horses. Wood is treated and fungi and insects, painted and made rotproof 
info Jean-Henri Merlande.
ingénieur conseil La Touche au -Noir
79330 Geay (entre Saumur et Poitiers)
Tel 0033/5/49.65.02.61 fax 0033/5/49.74.35.81Capelle SA
F77760 Chapelle La Reine
tel 0033 /164 24 31 00
fax 0033 /1 64 24 38 33
email capelle.sa@wanadoo.fr
Carriages for paraplegic
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Suppliers
Good equipement is available in every good saddleryInside Shop
(That's the one who can order it at least d;-))if you don't find it here a few adresses to order it on line
Europe
la sellerie Equiwel
http://www.equiwel.com
It's not that's where I ride too! There is a very strong selection upon the items put on sale, we use them all day, all the years long..; And with the students, my handicap and our horses (stallions and mares) only top quality last and is therefore used. In the long run it's cheaper and more important safer from the begining!C.D.G.
Christine de Greef
christine.de.greef@skynet.be
Rue de Monbriau, 120,
7063 Soignies Belgique
tel fax 32 67 45 82 66
gsm 32 (4)75 97 61 05A very gifted craftsman who is able to come with top quality first class :
Stephan Mentzel
Haughbergstraße 12
D 87480 Weitnau
00 49 83 75 17 31Labalao
for every article you would need for trekking
HTTP://Ma-sellerie.com
"nous avons sur notre site un forum sur lequel il nous sera possible de lancer des sujet sur l'hippotherapie mais nous avons aussi dans notre boutique des produits tel l'amortisseur de dos veredus ou les guêtres thermogel veredus qui privilégient le confort du cheval à l'esthétique du produit."
http://www.rio.com/~aaj/rlinks.html
USA
Don't miss this one it got almost everything !
http://freedomrider.com
from audio tapes with dressage exercices to zoom on useful internet ressources and a good
library too, most of the equipement adviced by our collegues du NARHA
Internet Saddle Shop http://members.xoom.com/Horsesequip/Catalogue/catalogue/Catalogue.html
(Matériel Equin)
books : bibliography
The Essential Book of Horse Tack & Equipment de Susan McBane Tack : How to Choose It and Use It de Carolyn Henderson Saddlery & Horse Equipment : The Complete Illustrated Guide to Riding Tack de Sarah Muir, Kit Houghton Saddles de Russel H. Beatie University of Oklahoma Press Relié - 391 pages (mai 1981) United States Military Saddles, 1812-1943de Randy Steffen University of Oklahoma Press (mai 1984) Books At Freedom Rider
Therapeutic Riding I: Strategies for Instruction
Engel. A two volume book on instruction and therapeutic riding. This book and its companion book, Therapeutic Riding II: Strategies for Rehabilitation (see below) are "must read" books for therapeutic riding programs and their instructors. Paperback.
08-0143 $64.99
Therapeutic Riding II: Strategies for Rehabilitation
Engel. Covers rehabilitation and therapeutic riding. This book and its companion book, Therapeutic Riding I: Strategies for Instruction (see above) are considered required reading for therapeutic riding programs and their instructors. Paperback.
08-0140 $44.99
The Horse, The Handicapped, The Riding Team in a Therapeutic Riding Program
Engel, Galloway, Bull. An informative training manual for volunteers involved in therapeutic riding programs. Paperback. 221 pages.
08-0103 $34.99
Rehabilitation with the Aid of a Horse: A Collection of Studies
Engel. Paperback.
08-0141 $39.99
The Reins of Life
Davies. A British instruction manual on riding for the disabled. This book is not always available. Call before ordering to check on its availability. 172 pages. Hardcover.
08-0101 $44.99
Bibliography of the Federation of Riding for the Disabled International
Engel, editor, 84 pages.
08-0104 $29.99
Aspects and Answers
The Cheff Center's book on therapeutic riding. Includes instruction, games and exercises, organizing a riding program, how physical and non-physical disabilities influence therapy and much more.
08-0142 $49.99
US Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship
Suggested reference by NARHA for the Certified Instructor examination. D Level, Basics for Beginners, C Level, Intermediate Horsemanship and B/HA/A Levels, Advanced Horsemanship.
B/HA/A Levels 08-0169 $24.99
C Level 08-0170 $19.99
D Level 08-0171 $19.99
CHA Composite Horsemanship Manual
Certified Horsemanship Association's four level manual is recommended reading for the NARHA Certified Instructor examination. Includes horse care and handling, tack, horsemanship and rider evaluation.
08-0168 $34.99
Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement
Harris. Recommended reading for the NARHA Certified Instructor examination. Covers anatomy and conformation, types of movements, flexion, bending and lateral movements, shoeing, and methods of improving a horse's movement.
08-0167 $29.99
Freedom Rider's Order Form : Visit Freedom Rider's home page.
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