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Becoming a SARDA Instructor:

 

SA Riding for the Disabled offers two levels of instructor qualification; the Level 1 Branch Instructor and the Level 2 Senior Instructor. 

The Level 1 certificate qualifies instructors to work at an established branch of which there are presently 5 throughout the country;Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg and Port Elizabeth.  The Level 2 exams can be taken a minimum of 2 years after qualification as a Level 1 instructor and qualifies instructors to run their own branch of SA Riding for the Disabled.

The first step in training to be an SA Riding for the Disabled instructor is to successfully complete SANEF modules 1 to 3; these are non riding modules with the emphasis on stable and equine management.

Once these modules have been completed prospective candidates apply to the instructor training program and, on acceptance, are assigned a mentor and start their volunteer hours.

Prior to taking the exams all candidates must have completed at least 25 volunteer and 25 teaching hours.  The Level 1 certificate is made up of 7 exams which may be taken in modules over a 2 year period.  The exams are 3 written papers (physical disabilities, mental disabilities and autism), a practical horse assessment exam where the candidate is expected to ride to assess the horses, a group able bodied teaching lesson, a group disabled teaching lesson and an individual disabled lesson.

Presently we can only offer training on week days during school terms at 3 branches; Cape Town, Durban and Highveld.  We are however in the process of planning weekend courses at some of the branches to allow candidates that work full time the opportunity to gain the experience and hours that they need to prepare for the Level 1 exam - please contact us on national@sarda.co.za if you would be interested in registering for weekend courses.

Details of Upcoming Courses:


1. Weekend Courses in preparation for SARDA Level 1 Branch Instructor Exam

The following courses are offered by SARDA for all candidate instructors and can be used for “time credits” towards your final exam. Attendance is not mandatory but is recommended.


Courses are run by Lisa Hare, a SARDA level 2 Senior Instructor and practicing occupational therapist. Assisting Lisa will be other relevant health care and horse professionals.

The courses will be split into theory and practical sessions; the practical sessions will take place at SARDA centers with trained horses and ponies.

2009 Course dates:   28-30 August - POSTPONED TO 18 - 20 SEPTEMBER

                                       18-20 September

                                       23-25 October

                                       27-29 November

Course Times:  Friday 14h00 – 18h00 (4 hours)
                            Saturday 09h00 – 17h00 (8 hours)
                            Sunday 09h00 – 13h00 (4 hours)

Times may vary and will be discussed with participants

 

Course Cost: R700 per weekend

Requirements:                   

You will be required to complete a SARDA Level 1 Branch Instructor application if you have not already done so.

                                   

If you have not successfully completed SANEF modules 1 to 3 please provide proof of having registered with SANEF

Please bring along writing materials but course notes will be given to all participants.  When working with horses it is essential to wear long sleeves, trousers and closed shoes for your own safety.  Remember your hat and sunscreen for outside work!

As the course is of a practical nature you will be asked to sign an indemnity form before you can participate in any practical sessions

 As the course is of a practical nature you will be asked to sign an indemnity form before you can participate in any practical sessions.

Course Coordinator:  Please contact the course coordinator Belinda Thom Bain on 082 449 5176 or national@sarda.co.za. Numbers are strictly limited so please contact the coordinator to reserve your space.

1st WEEKEND SEMINAR ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Proposed date: 28-30 August

INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Movement of the Horse

The Value of Therapeutic Riding

Correct Position of the rider

Different therapeutic riding positions

How the horse moves the rider

Increasing therapeutic input to the rider

If time: Activities used in therapeutic riding

2nd WEEKEND SEMINAR ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Proposed date: 18-20 September

HORSE HANDLING & RIDER POSTURE

Correct leading of a therapy horse

Use of the horse for correcting the rider with specific emphasis on:

Posture

Muscle tone

Core stability

Respiration

3rd WEEKEND SEMINAR ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Proposed date: 23-25 October

AUTISM AND TEACHING THE AUTISITC RIDER

4th WEEKEND SEMINAR ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Proposed date: 27-29 November

CEREBAL PALSY AND TEACHING THE CP RIDER

5th WEEKEND SEMINAR ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Proposed date: TBC

PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND TEACHING THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED RIDER

6th WEEKEND SEMINAR ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Proposed date: TBC

INTERACTION BETWEEN THR & OTHER THERAPIES (eg. SPEECH, OT, PHYSIO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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