Getting to Know Walk On
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The name behind Walk On Farm was named after the command, "Walk On". This term is used by the participant to have the horse move forward in a therapeutic riding lesson.
- Marion L. May
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It all started in 2006.
The mission
Our Horses
Little
Taco
Rocky
Star
Kachi
Charlie
Armani
Wilbur
Lago
Wilson
Our Staff
Kelsey
Mary
Mary Rachel
Lisa
Christine Bania
Ramon Huerta
Malinda Patterson
Board Members
Mary Illing, President/Program Director
Debbie Krukowski, Secretary
Jan Nestrud
Maureen Prettyman
Nancy Schmid
Allison R. Greene, Chair
Nancy Bellis
Julie Bicknase
Sarah Kovach
Bill Kratovhil
Carolyn Springer
Pat Yun
Answers to some of your questions
Yes, Walk On utilizes several important safety practices:
• Each horse is screened to ensure the appropriateness of both the quality of movement and a good working temperament.
• Walk On enforces a number of policies including limiting horse work hours and limiting the amount of weight they carry.
• Instructors are PATH Int’l (Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship International) certified and adhere to the guidelines set by PATH.
• When working with the horse, all participants wear safety helmets.
• All participants are evaluated by a licensed Occupational Therapist prior to starting lessons, and the lesson plans are written specifically for each participant. Every rider has different protocol, which could be anywhere from completely independent riding to riding with a horse leader multiple side walkers.
• Walk On is a PATH member center and follows their policies, including the mandatory use of ASTM-SEI approved helmets when on or near horses.
• Walk On encourages all participants to purchase their own helmets, for obvious health and safety purposes. Consult with the instructor regarding appropriate and approved safety helmets available.