Delilah - Year 6
"My favourite part of horse riding was trotting and going around the cones. I just love Winston!"
Anaya - Year 5
"I really enjoyed the trotting. Ozzie was a bit cheeky!"
Aleeah - Year 4
"Beanie looked after me, my favourite bit was learning to trot, and balancing standing up in the saddle."
Bonnie - Year 4
"I love Harry because he was my Grandads pony. Harry looked after me while I was learning to ride and I didn't want to say goodbye."
Harper-Rose - Year 3
"Horse riding makes me feel good and happy. My favourite thing was trotting and standing up in the saddle. I feel proud of myself."
Poppy - Year 6
" I was scared at first, but I love it now, horse riding really helps me a lot, it gives me more confidence. I now know how to ride a pony."
Sienna D - Year 3
" I love horse riding in the group taking turns and watching each other. Spot was friendly to me."
Barbara - Year 6
"I loved learning to ride. I feel happy, calm and confident when with ponies. Bertie was my favourite pony."
In Term 2 a group of children (who access the Nurture provision/ELSA) received three horse riding lessons each.
Horse riding was chosen as this can provide numerous benefits, including:
Improved Balance and Coordination: Horse riding demands a great deal of balance and coordination. Young riders develop a strong core, improved posture, and the ability to maintain stability while on a moving horse!
Strength and Fitness: Rising a horse engages various muscle groups, including the legs, core and back. It’s a full body workout!
Fine Motor Skills: When grooming, tacking up and steering a horse children develop fine motor skills. The accuracy required in these tasks can enhance hand-eye coordination, which are valuable skills.
Boost in confidence: Building a bond with a horse and mastering the art of riding can do wonders for a childs self-esteem. They gain confidence in their own abilities.
Stress reduction: Spending time with horses has a calming effect. The connection between rider and horse can reduce stress, anxiety and promote a sense of tranquility.
Responsibility and Patience: Caring for a horse teaches responsibility and patience. Young riders learn to groom, feed and look after horses, having a sense of accountability, and respect for the needs of others.
Problem-solving skills: Horses can be unpredictable, young riders must learn to adapt and problem solve in real-time! This experience enhances their critical thinking and decision making abilities.
Friendship and Teamwork: This enviroment encourages children to make friends, collaborate with others and learn the importance of teamwork.
Respect for nature and animals: Interacting with horses fosters an appreciation for nature and animals. Young riders learn the needs of horses, how to care for them and the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect.
During the three lessons our children experienced
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