Not Just A Pony Ride
Ever wanted to know more about Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) and Therapies? Join occupational therapist & PATH Intl CTRI, Kaiti Otte, as she explores the industry. Hear valuable education for instructors & therapists, insight on business strategies and all the reasons why horses are so impactful for our mental & physical health. This podcast is presented by Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA), with over 35 years of experience in the EAS industry.
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- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 140
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
74. Understanding Diagnoses: Down Syndrome with Kaiti Otte, OTD, OTR/L
Down Syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition and it is one of the diagnoses we see most frequently in EAS. Listen in to hear occupational therapist and PATH Intl. CTRI, Dr. Kait…
73. What if speaking is difficult for my participant?: Emerging Communicators in EAS
How many of you have participants that aren’t using verbal language yet to communicate? Whether someone has recently experienced a TBI or a child who isn’t using their words quite yet, there are lot…
72. PART TWO: What do Horses Really Want? How to Help Them Feel Safe with Lynn Acton
We’re back with PART TWO from author and accomplished horsewoman, Lynn Acton. If you missed part one, go back and listen to that first! In part one she introduced her concept of “protector leadersh…
71. What do Horses Really Want? How to Help Them Feel Safe PART ONE with Lynn Acton
PART ONE: Lynn Acton is an accomplished horse woman and author. While working with a foster pony, Lynn discovered that aligning with her horse’s' natural social order (cooperation) worked far bette…
70. What's next for EAS? 2023 at HETRA in Review with Edye Godden, CEO
HETRA CEO, Edye Godden reflects on how HETRA has grown and what year 34 was like for us at our center. She talks about her philosophies as a CEO: never settling, always being open to change, though…
69. What is Neurodiversity? Creating a Space of Inclusion in EAS
68. How do I find a Grant Opportunity?: Get Creative!
Where do I even start to find good grant opportunities? How do I get creative with keywords and grants that might apply to EAS? How do I know if it’s even a good grant for me? What the heck is a …
67. An Athletic Trainer Finds Therapeutic Riding: Unique Perspectives
66. The Art of Creating Sustainable EAS Programming
Wanting to start a new program? Wanting to figure out how to maintain sustainable programming? This episode is for you! HETRA’s Program Manager, Shelby Schult, sits down with us to discuss the art o…
65. What does ‘It’s not just a pony ride’ mean to you?: Live from Charlotte, North Carolina
This episode is a very special one. HETRA University was on the road to PATH Intl. International Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina October 26-28, 2023 and we met so many wonderful people. Dur…
64. Transition Programs for Young Adults
Start your own transition program at your center! Transition Programs are for students with disabilities that need extra time after HS graduation to help develop valuable life skills that will prepar…
63. Creating Space for Connection: Healing Through Nature & Horses
The Common Ground Project is a unique organization in the Tom Miner Basin near the Yellowstone National Park in Montana that specializes in retreats, workshops and gatherings. More than programs th…
62. Ground Programming: Thinking Outside the Box!
What do you do if mounted lessons can’t happen? Whether we can’t ride due to weather or horse changes, how can we keep our participants engaged and progressing? Join Cassidy and Edye to hear TONS of …
61. Board Management, Donor Relations and Fundraising Events with Joe Hunter, ED of Papillion Community Foundation
Listen in to hear Joe Hunter, Executive Director of a local non-profit, give valuable advice on building a high quality board that understands your mission and is able to communicate it effectively…
60. Come to Peace with Your Pieces: Women’s Retreats
Haley Sevalstad, the founder of Rising Free Retreats, is here to talk with us about her specialty, women’s retreats. Haley shares her personal journey of getting out of the corporate race and back …
59. HETRA University on the Road!: Oklahoma
HETRA University was presenting live on the road in Stillwater, Oklahoma at the PATH Region 8/ LSTEN Conference. Listen in to hear Kaiti and Shelby discuss their presentations and other big themes i…
58. Understanding ADHD in Equine Assisted Services
57. The Science of Feeling Safe: Polyvagal Theory and Equine Connection
Hear Dr. Rebecca Bailey discuss the organization she founded, Polyvagal Equine Institute, and how it is helping people heal and connect through partnership with horses. Horses rely on their nervous s…
56. Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Mindful Marketing with Erin Bevington, COO
Listen in to hear how HETRA curates their brand including social media, presentations, images, website and more. COO, Erin Bevington explains our detailed photo and social media policy and how HET…
55. Paving the Competitive Road for Equestrians with Disabilities with Mandy Cleveland
For 20 years, Stable Strides Farm has been helping hundreds of adults and children. SSF was created to give riders with special needs a place to become competitive and effective horse people. Althou…