Silver Saddles
a fun way for the over-50 crowd to socialize, stay fit, and learn new skills
Overview
Participants meet once a week during the riding sessions.
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Each lesson focuses on improving flexibility, balance, and muscle tone, as well as general horsemanship.
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Benefits
Silver Saddles riders benefit psychologically and physically from therapeutic riding activities.
Psychological Benefits
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Teaches trust through the rider/horse bond
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Teaches problem-solving skills
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Teaches the use of patience to control the horse
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Enhances decision-making skills
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Promotes responsibility and cooperation
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Increases the ability to focus and stay on task
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Boosts self-esteem and pride
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Instills a sense of accomplishment
Physical Benefits
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Improves balance and strengthens muscles as the rider learns proper posture and is motivated to self-correct to maintain a secure seat on the horse
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Improves coordination, both on and off the horse
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Improves range of motion
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Replicates the muscle movements of walking
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Stimulates the vestibular, nervous, and circulatory systems
2023 Sessions
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Milestones offers lessons in the following sessions:
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Winter - January 30 - April 8
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Spring - April 22 - June 30
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Summer - July 17 - September 23
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Fall - October 2 - December 16 (no class week of Nov. 21)
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Our lesson schedule may change due to inclement weather. Please contact us for the most current scheduling information.