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Resources for Further Information The most frequently asked question by the readers of this web site is, "Where can I get more information." To help with this question, the following list has been prepared. If you are aware of any other resources, please e-mail us and we will add it to this page.  Books About Therapeutic Riding
Aspects and Answers by Joswick, F., Kittridge, M; McCowan, L., McParland, C., Woods, S. (1986)
The Cheff Center for the Handicapped
Box 171, RR1
Agusta, MI 49012, USA www.cheffcenter.org
This book was written for riding instructors. It contains valuable information on working with the disabled, and instructions on starting a new program. Some of the information on disabilities is outdated. Coach With Courage by Mary Longden (1999) RDA of Australia PO Box 2410 Werribee, Victoria 3030 An excellent book on riding in general, this book also contains an outstanding section specifically on riding for the disabled. Developmental Riding Therapy by Jan Spink, MA (1992) Therapy Skill Builders 3830 E. Bellevue/P) Box 42050 Tucson, AZ 85733 This is an excellent program for taking developmental riding therapy into the clinical environment of physical and behavioral medicine. This book may no longer be in print. Developmental Therapeutic Vaulting by Nora Fischbach and Zorine Hall (1998) Strides Therapeutic Riding Centers, Inc. Now available in Spanish! PO Box 572455 Tarzana, CA 91357-2455 USA An indepth description with photos of vaulting positions for therapeutic riding following a developmental pattern, including additional information on how each position affects riders by disability, and other suggestions for activities to supplement the vaulting. Equine Facilitated Mental Health, 2nd Edition by Leslie Moreau and Boo McDaniel Horse Power Inc. 848 Webster Hwy Temple, NH 03084 An excellent guide to Equine Facilitated Mental Health, it also contains some games and activities that are good for therapeutic riding. Home Study Guide for Therapeutic Riding Instructors, Books 1 and 2 by Nora Fischbach (2005) Strides Therapeutic Riding Centers, Inc. PO Box 572455 Tarzana, CA 91357-2455 USA Following the RDA and CanTRA home study guide format, but designed to prepare future therapeutic riding instructors for the NARHA Certified and Advanced Instructor Exams. Book 1 is on disabilties, Book 2 is instruction techniques.
NARHA Guide
NARHA P.O. Box 33150 Denver, CO 80233, USA www.narha.orgThis book is free with membership, but may also be purchased. It gives a good overview of therapeutic riding, and important information on operating a therapeutic riding center.
Physiotherapy on the Horse by Riede, D. (1988) Translated from German.
Delta Society
321 Burnette Ave. S, #303
Renton, WA 98055, USA
Last we heard, this book was no longer in print, but may be available at libraries. It is an excellent resource.
Rehabilitation With the Aid of a Horse: A Collection of Studies collected by Barbara T. Engel, M.Ed., OTR (1997)
Barbara Engel Therapy Services
10 Town Plaza, Suite 238
Durango, CO 81301, USA
A collection of research studies into the effects of therapeutic riding and hippotherapy.
Riding for the Disabled by Britton, Vanessa (1991)
Trafalger Square Inc.
North Pomfret, VT 05053, USA
An overview of international therapeutic riding. Can be ordered in many tack stores.
Riding the Winds of Progress: Proceedings of the Ninth International Therapeutic Riding Congress (1997)
NARHA
P.O Box 33150
Denver, CO 80233, USA www.narha.comArticles and abstracts of presentations made at the 9th Annual International Therapeutic Riding Congress. If you couldn't attend, this is the next best thing. These presentations are also available on tape from the same address.
Therapeutic Riding by Heipertz, W., Heipertz, C., Kroger, A., and Kuprian, W. (1981)
Canadian Equestrian Federation
333 River Road,
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1L 8B9
This is a tiny book filled with excellent information on therapeutic riding and therapeutic vaulting.
Therapeutic Riding Programs: Instruction and Rehabilitation collected by Barbara T. Engel, M.Ed., OTR (1994)
Barbara Engel Therapy Services
10 Town Plaza, Suite 238
Durango, CO 81301, USA
A compilation of articles by experts in the field of therapeutic riding.
Therapeutic Riding I Strategies for Rehabilitation Therapeutic Riding II Strategies for Instruction collected by Barbara T. Engel, M.Ed., OTR (1997)
Barbara Engel Therapy Services
10 Town Plaza, Suite 238
Durango, CO 81301, USA
Updated version of the book listed above. Contains new articles, considerably more indepth material.
Sources for Therapeutic Riding Equipment
1824 Catalog
1824 Arnott Mason Corporation
12644 Chapel Road
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 818-1517 Fax: (703) 818-1518
www.1824catalog.com Therapeutic riding equipment, plus-size riding clothes. Lowest prices I've found.
Access, Lifts and Mobility Systems, Inc.
301 Clary Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
1-800-232-4718
Source for lifts for mounting and dismounting riders
Bahr Saddlery
13329 Steeles Ave. W.
Hornby, Ontario L0P 1E0,
Canada
1-416-878-8885 www.bahrsaddlery.com
Vaulting surcingle, custom work
Freedom Rider
64 Clark St.
Dedham, MA
1-888-253-8811
www.freedomrider.com/
Therapeutic riding equipment, videos, educational materials
Grabsaddle
SafeSpeed, LLC
4 Woodside Dr.
Apalachin, NY 13732
1-607-625-2645
www.grabsaddle.com
Specialized pad that goes over the saddle or in place of it, to hold the rider in place and prevent falls.
H. Holsworth Ornamental, Inc.
205 Summit Ridge Dr. Apt. A
White Lake, MI 48386
1-810-698-3173
Safety accessory for stirrups
Horsefeathers Two
Rd. 3 Box 268
Everett, PA 15537
1-814-652-5420
Therapeutic Vaulting Surcingle
Paul's Harness Shop
4255 Sinton Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
1-800-736-7285 www.phssaddlery.com
.They have a section in their catalog for a limited amount of therapeutic riding equipment (devonshire boots, safety belts)
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding
P.O. Box 2053
Darien, CT 06820-0053
1-203-356-9504 www.pegasustr.org
Source for Peggy, The Teaching Horse
Pegasus Vaulting Supply
2643 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073
1-408-464-7502 www.pvsupply.net/
Vaulting surcingles and other vaulting equipment
Roho Inc.
100 Florida Ave.
Belleville, IL 62221-5430
1-800-851-3449 Books About Riding and Riding Safety
Safe Horse Safe Rider by Jessie Haas(1994)
Storey Communications, Inc.
Schoolhouse Road
Pownal, VT 05261, USA
This is an excellent book for young riders to teach safe horsemanship. It is endorsed by the Horsemanship Safety Association. It would also serve a an excellent guide for therapeutic riding instructors on teaching horse safety.
Horsemanship Safety Instructor's Manual
CHA
P.O. Box 188
Lawrence, MI 49064, USA
This book by the Horsemanship Safety Association teaches instructors how to teach safe horsemanship. Additional books available include Horse Science Instructor's Manual which is a collection of unmounted lesson plans, and Mounted Games and Activies Manual, a collection of safe games on horseback.
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