Yesterday was the last day of lessons for the fall session at the NWTRC. Being as it was almost Halloween we had a trick-o-treat trail ride set up for the younger participants to go and get candy while on their horses. Mika, who is a rec major in my phase came out to the farm with me yesterday to see what therapeutic riding is all about, because we have to do a presentation on adapted riding for our TR class. It was great for her to be able to come out and actually see what we do, as opposed to just reading about it online. I'll post our finalized presentation once its completed so everyone can check out some of the adaptations. It was a really fun day, however, a little bittersweet that we won't be having any more lessons till April 2011. But, I have a lot to look forward to in the new year because Julia has asked me to come on board as a riding instructor for the center in the spring. I am more than excited about this! I can't even believe that I am going to have my dream job before I even graduate with my degree! It is such a wonderful opportunity, and I am already wishing it was spring. I'll be spending this winter riding some of the horses at the center to keep them in shape, taking some riding lessons to practice my own skills as well as being on the "other side" of the lesson than I normally am, and getting prepared to teach in the spring.
More updates and pictures to come soon! :)
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