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Raspberry Grove
Equestrian Center
About Us
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OSF St. Joseph
 Center
for Healthy
Lifestyles
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Activities
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Proud Sponsor of
Special Olympics
Illinois
Renegades
BBB Accredited |
OSF
St. Joseph Medical Center
Center for Healthy Lifestyles
In Partnership with
Raspberry Grove
Equestrian Center
Invites You to Join Us for
Fitness with Horses!
Why Fitness with Horses?
Fitness with Horses is a new approach to getting fit! Learn horseback riding and
horsemanship skills with physical therapy-based fitness exercises and
activities.
Merging horses and fitness concepts adapted from Tai Chi for balance, Yoga for
stretching, Physical Therapy for general body mechanics improvement, and
horseback riding position techniques, provides a new environment to get fit and
reduce stress.
Participants will:
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Improve balance, coordination and body symmetry
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Build confidence and leadership skills
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Discover body conditioning needs
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Reduce job-related stress
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Strengthen core muscles
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Burn calories while having fun with horses
Fitness Concepts
The following fitness concepts, borrowed
from Yoga and Tai Chi and integrated
with horseback riding skills and
knowledge will be covered during
the 8-weeks:
Benefits of Fitness with Horses
Improve!
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Posture
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Kinesthetic Awareness
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Body Mechanics
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Balance
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Aerobic Conditioning
Condition!
Instructor Bio, Stacey Merritt, MPT
Instructor Bio, Trudy A. Shea, MS in Ed
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MS in Science Education
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Life & Business Coach/CCU
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Owner & Founder, Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center, 1993
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Girl Scout Horse Camp Provider 2004 - 2006
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Coach & Co-Founder ISU Equestrian Club & Team
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Lessons & clinics with internationally known competitors
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Hunter Seat & Jumping Competitor Youth
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Almost 50 years of Horsemanship experience
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Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Regional Representative on National
Rules & Ethics Committee
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National Seminar Presenter & Speaker for Riding Instructor Standards &
Improvement
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Rick Lamb’s Horseman’s Radio Show (Nationally Affiliated)
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Horseman’s Radio Weekly guest
Class Information
Fitness with Horses - Level I
Learn horse back riding and horsemanship skills with physical therapy and
fitness activities. Improve balance and coordination, strengthen core
muscles, and burn calories while having fun with horses. Includes riding
techniques and stretches on horseback every session. (Ages 18 and
older, appropriate for all ability levels.)
Each participant will also receive one private lesson at no extra cost.
Fitness with Horses - Level I
For participants who have completed Fitness with Horses Level I.
(Ages 18 and older)
To register for Fitness with Horses,
call toll-free OSF, St. Joseph Medical Center
1-888-627-5673.
| Dates |
6/22/2008 - 7/26/2008
8/28/2008 - 10/09/2008
10/16/2008 - 11/20/2008 |
| Time |
6:00-7:30 pm |
| Cost |
$120 six-week fitness class |
| Location |
Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center (directions
below) |
Long pants with stretch (not jeans),
sturdy shoes or boots required.
Helmets for on-horse work provided.
Directions from Normal (approx. 7 miles):
W. on College to Mitsubishi Mtrwy (T-Intersection),
turn left. Right at first road on right (Old Peoria
Rd). Left at 900 E. After Mill Creek Intersection,
entrance on right after 2nd house on right –on
crest of hill. Look for split rail fence & barn sign!
Directions from Bloomington (approx. 7 miles):
W. on Rte. 9 to Mitsubishi Mtrwy,
turn right. Left at second road on left (Old Peoria
Rd). Left at 900 E. After Mill Creek Intersection,
entrance on right after 2nd house on right –on
crest of hill. Look for split rail fence & barn sign!
Call
1.888.627.5673 to register!
Email:
Equicoach@aol.com
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