We Can Ride offers Winter Enrichment Classes for volunteers and the public

Each winter We Can Ride offers educational classes which are open to all WCR volunteers free of charge. Below is the schedule of classes that will be available to all volunteers. If you would like to invite a non WCR volunteer that is always welcome, we just ask for a $15.00 donation for the class. If you see a class that you would like to attend, call the We Can Ride office (952-934-0057) or email us. Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to instructors and Teaching Assistants who would like to come.

Class Name	Description	Date and Time	Location
Disabilities 101	This is a 3 part course which offers an overview of some of the disabilities that we work with at We Can Ride.	February 3, 10, 17 all at 6:30 p.m.	Minnetonka, Administration building
Horse 101	This 2 part course provides an overview of horses, horse behavior, grooming, and more	January 21 and 28 both at 6:00 p.m.	Minnetonka Barn
Developmental Sequence	A class about the developmental sequence in humans, talks about milestones, ‘normal’ timeline for development.	January 17^th date tentative, check website for more info 10:00 a.m.	University of Minnesota
Tack and Tack fitting	This 2 part class offers a description of different kinds of tack, and goes over how to put it on the horse and tell if it fits	February 11 and 18 Both at 6:00 p.m.	Minnetonka Barn
Why Pick that Horse	This is a 2 part class about why the instructor picks certain horses for classes. It will cover conformation and how it relates to movement, and types of movement horses provide	February 25 and March 4 Both at 6:00 p.m.	Minnetonka Barn
Barn Aid Training	This is a 2 part class designed for volunteers who would like to become barn aids for their classes	March 9 and 16* Both at 6:00 p.m.	Minnetonka barn
TA Training	A 3 part class for volunteers who are interested in taking the next step and becoming a Teaching Assistant in a We Can Ride class.	January 26 February 9 March 2 All at 6:30 p.m.	Minnetonka Administration building
Sensory Integration	This class will offer insight on the sensory system and ways to work with riders with sensory involvement	January 12 6:30 p.m.	University of Minnesota
Leading a Therapy Horse, Basic	A class that will provide more hands on experience leading horses for class. Designed for beginning horse leaders	February 24^th 6:00 p.m.	Minnetonka Barn
Leading a Therapy Horse, Difficult Horses	This class will work with more difficult horses and teach tips and techniques for handling them	February 17^th 6:00 p.m.	Minnetonka Barn
Risk Assessment	The saying goes, “The best defense is a strong offense.” This applies to safety at the barn as well. Instructors need an aware and alert cadre of volunteers to avoid accidents. This class is open to anyone and can be applied to your home, place of work, and on the road. It will explore site specific risks and policies as well as dynamic risk assessment. Attendees at should be prepared to take a winter walk outside. The same class will be offered at the University Equine Center once during the day and at Minnetonka once at night so choose the one that is best for you.	January 20 2:30 p.m. January 26 7:00 p.m.	University of Minnesota Minnetonka Administration building
Mounting and Dismounting, Moderate to Maximum assist	This class will go over some mounting and dismounting methods for riders who need more assistance with these activities	January 22 6:30 p.m.	University of Minnesota
Mounting and Dismounting, Minimal to Independent	This class will cover mounting and dismounting strategies for riders who need minimal to no assistance	February 5 6:30 p.m.	University of Minnesota
Winter Conditioning for the Horses	This is an ongoing program to work with the horses over the winter to help them get into better shape, maintain their condition, or work on identified problem areas. New We Can Ride horses are also worked with.	Tuesdays Jan 6 – Mar 10 Thursdays Jan 8 – Mar 12 All at 6:00 p.m.	Minnetonka Barn Minnetonka Barn