Programs - Central Alberta Special Equestrians

Programs at CASE

At CASE, we have a number programs to target the varying needs, goals, and abilities of our clients. In addition to riding lessons offered by CASE, we also run collaborative programs in association with other organizations in the community. In all of these programs, instructors adapt lessons to achieve the maximum benefit for each participant.

Please review the following information about program offerings, including:

Summer Program Lessons

Basic Horsemanship Lessons

Collaborative Programs

Lesson Schedule

CASE lessons are fifty minutes long and are offered once per week for six weeks. Each six week group of lessons is referred to as a session. Please see our Calendar to learn more about the session offerings throughout the 2008-2009 year.

Lesson Fees

Program	Lesson Fees	Membership Fees *	Total Lesson Fees
Regular Lessons	$270	$10	$280
Progressive Lessons	$270	$10	$280
Summer Lessons	TBA	TBA	TBA
Basic Horsemanship Lessons for Women	n/a	n/a	n/a
Collaborative Programs	n/a	n/a	n/a

* CASE Membership Fees are due once per year. If a rider participates in multiple sessions in a year, they will only be required to pay the Membership Fees once.

Regular Lessons

At CASE, our regular lessons are designed for special needs riders of varying abilities. A maximum of four riders can participate in each lesson.

Regular lessons are offered:

Monday - 5:00pm, 6:00pm, or 7:00pm
Tuesday - 5:00pm, 6:00pm, or 7:00pm
Wednesday - 1:00pm, 2:00pm, or 3:00pm

These lessons are designed to offer recreational and therapeutic activities for our riders. The CASE instructors will create lessons that offer many benefits to riders, including: social interactions, cognitive tasks, physical activities, and fun. Each rider will be placed in lessons that work for their schedule and connects them with other riders of similar abilities.

Riders will be matched with volunteers and horses that offer them an appropriate level of stimulation, relaxation, or motivation. Safety and fun are key elements of Regular Lessons, and each rider will work with one leader and one or two side-walkers.

Please Download a Rider Registration Package or Contact Us to learn more about our Regular Lessons. A complete schedule of lessons is available on our CASE Calendar.

Progressive Lessons

The Progressive Lessons at CASE are offered for special needs riders who are ready to learn more advanced riding tasks, as well as additional horsemanship skills. A maximum of three riders can participate in each lesson.

Progressive lessons are offered:

Thursday - 6:00pm or 7:00pm

These lessons still offer the recreation and fun of our Regular Lessons, but they are also designed to challenge riders to learn new tasks and to reach greater horsemanship skills.

Riders in Progressive Lessons have typically ridden with CASE at Regular Lessons, and they demonstrate that they are ready to develop an additional skill set. Independent riding is often a goal at the Progressive Lessons, and individuals may work toward riding without a leader or side-walkers.

Please Download a Rider Registration Package or Contact Us to learn more about our Progressive Lessons. A complete schedule of lessons is available on our CASE Calendar.

Summer Program Lessons

The Summer Program Lessons are designed for special needs and able-bodied riders of every skill level. Individuals or families can enjoy time spent together as they learn to ride and to share the benefits of the CASE programs. All participants will benefit from very personalized planning and lessons designed to meet their specific needs and goals.

The dates of the 2009 Summer Program Lessons have not yet been finalized. Please check back in February to register for the Summer Program. Contact Us to place your name on a wait list for lessons.

Basic Horsemanship Lessons

CASE is excited to offer Basic Horsemanship Lessons for able-bodied women who are new to horses, or for those who are returning to the world of horses. A maximum of two riders can participate in each lesson.

Basic Horsemanship Lessons for Women are offered:

These lessons will be tailored to the comfort level and needs of each rider. Using a combination of ground-work and riding, our instructors will help you to effectively communicate with your horse to achieve your desired results.

Download a brochure with complete details on the Basic Horsemanship Lessons for Women. Your participation in these lessons helps to fund our special needs programming. Thank you for your support!

Collaborative Programs

CASE is pleased to work collaboratively with community organizations serving youth and persons with disabilities. If your organization has clientele that may benefit from the horse-centered learning provided at CASE, please Contact Us for further details on program options. Our staff can work with organizations to construct programs that suit the needs of the target clientele.

Past collaborative programs include equine-assisted counselling for Middle-School and at-risk youth. With the horses as powerful guides in the learning process, these programs focused on:

leadership,
team-building,
self-esteem,
confidence-building,
enrichment programs, and
basic horsemanship skills.

The Collaborative Programs at CASE teach life and leadership skills to groups with diverse needs. For further information on how your organization can work with CASE, please contact Heather Russell at (403)318-8952.

Thank you for your participation in the CASE and collaborative programs.