This is an excerpt from Chelsea's summary report, of an event she and Fran presented to 2 clubs in Clearfield County. Their audience was 16 4-H horse club members, from 2 different clubs.
Thanks Chelsea!
"Fran and I demonstrated all of the level one horsemanship skills. I began with the handling skills using my own horse. I first asked the kids how they felt something should be done and then de...monstrated the proper way to do the skill. I covered how to catch and halter a horse in various situations, then I moved on to leading the horse and grooming skills before finishing with bridling and saddling. At this point I turned things over to Fran as the educator and I became solely a demonstrator. Fran went over what the proper maneuvers under saddle should look like and why they are important as I showed the skill she was speaking about. Most of the questions in the handling portion were on the different knots we mentioned including the quick release knot and the square knot. In the riding portion some of the kids did not understand what a check and release was. Overall I felt that the presentation went well. The kids were willing to interact with us and ask questions. Also I feel that we covered a lot of information without overwhelming the younger members which can be tricky. If I were to do this again I would have brought more ropes so that the children could have practiced tying the knots without having to share."
Thanks Chelsea!
"Fran and I demonstrated all of the level one horsemanship skills. I began with the handling skills using my own horse. I first asked the kids how they felt something should be done and then de...monstrated the proper way to do the skill. I covered how to catch and halter a horse in various situations, then I moved on to leading the horse and grooming skills before finishing with bridling and saddling. At this point I turned things over to Fran as the educator and I became solely a demonstrator. Fran went over what the proper maneuvers under saddle should look like and why they are important as I showed the skill she was speaking about. Most of the questions in the handling portion were on the different knots we mentioned including the quick release knot and the square knot. In the riding portion some of the kids did not understand what a check and release was. Overall I felt that the presentation went well. The kids were willing to interact with us and ask questions. Also I feel that we covered a lot of information without overwhelming the younger members which can be tricky. If I were to do this again I would have brought more ropes so that the children could have practiced tying the knots without having to share."
