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​The Herd has moved to Wild Iris Equestrian Center in
Hiram, Maine for Winter Programming!  
Heated Barn & Arena  and only a short lope from home!

Terminology in the Equestrian Arena ~
GSA currently Offers EAAL , Adaptive Riding and Para-Equestrian Coaching

Equine Assisted Activities & Learning:

​Participants supported by educators and coaches rotate through stations of:
Equine Experiential Learning
Grooming
Mounted Riding
Horsemanship
Life Skills Enhancement
(Ages 3 and up)
Adaptive Riding:

Use of adaptive riding methods and tack to reach the highest level of
independent horsemanship. There are overall health benefits and wellness
​with the goal of mastering skills in a nurturing environment. (Ages 5-adult)
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Para-Equestrian Coaching:

Paralympic eligible riders independent of side-walkers and
​leaders will be coached in the beginning levels of dressage.
​
Hippotherapy:

Treatment strategy by PT,OT and SLP Professionals using the movement
of the horse to engage the sensorimotor system to create functional change
in a client as part of an integrated plan of care
​
Our Teachers:

Jennifer Fraser PT
PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
AHA Level One & Two Hippotherapy Specialist Trained

Heidi McBride Pike. CMT
PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Marlee Fraser Walker BSW
PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
USOC Certificate Pilot Program Para- Dressage Coach 

Monica Huang Wu MS, OTR/L, HPCS
PATH International Certified/ Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor, MA Certified Riding Instructor

Christine Leach BS, CTRI
PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor


​THE MOVEMENT OF THE HORSE

The gait of a horse is repetitive, rhythmical, symmetrical and three-dimensional. 
This movement can provide numerous benefits to the rider such as:


 Mobility to pelvis and spine
 Improvement in posture and muscle tone
 Improve balance and coordination 
 Strength and flexibility
 Facilitation of speech and language
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN  HORSE AND RIDER
The human-animal bond, non-verbal communication and success oriented activities
promote emotional and cognitive benefits such as:

Improved self-esteem
Increased attention span
Increased motivation
Increased self-confidence
Enriched experience in sport and recreation​

​Meet the Horses!
​
Nuryev Trakhner (15'1'')                  Duke - Welsh x Shetland pony (12')                 Lucy - Quarter Horse (15'3'')
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Dorito and Shadow: our new mini horse herd members!
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granitestateadaptive@gmail.com                        603-387-1167                        PO Box 24 Mirror Lake, NH 03853
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