Equine-assisted therapy course slated at Ridgewater College

Ridgewater College’s Center for Customized and Continuing Education Child Development program has scheduled an introductory course on equine-assisted therapy. The course is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, on the Hutchinson campus.

Participants will get an overview of the history, organization, principles, and procedures of equine assisted activities. Equine therapy is growing in popularity for individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional challenges. This is an opportunity to learn about the different approaches and therapeutic benefits of interacting with horses. Roles and responsibilities of volunteers and program personnel will also be discussed.

Marsha Anderson is the instructor for this course. She is an advanced therapeutic riding instructor for the handicapped. The cost for this course is $15. For more information, call Tari Niemeyer, Child Development program coordinator at 320-234-8540 or e-mail tari.neimeyer@ridgewater.edu.
(Terry Davis is a Hutchinson Leader staff writer. E-mail him at davis@hutchinsonleader.com.)