Clinical Week 3. Is this real life?!
I rode 3 horses today. I rode Lincoln, Wanda, and Sage. They all have different strides, girths, and movement patterns. I actually really understood how the movement of the horse mimics the gait cycle of the human. The hips and shoulders (well once you get them to relax) move just like when you walk! I know I have mentioned this before one here but honestly, until you feel it and put together the pieces it finally makes sense. It also gave me the appreciation of what some of these kids do for an hour on top of the horse...its tough work! Especially when the mean PT student makes the horse start and stop every 5-10 feet and really engages those abs and pelvic tilt!
DJ (fellow PT Student) and I also got the chance to walk a trail outside that
Kentucky Riding for Hope has plans for a Sensory Trail. Kids would ride the horses over hills, through water, weave in and out of trees, smell different plants, and follow directions to engage ALL of the senses! It seems like a really cool project that I may have to come back to KY to visit!
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| DJ, Hangin out on Sage |
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| Scenic drive to clinical... sweet life. |
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| Hello Misty! |
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| Kate! |
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