Path Region 2
Benefits of Ground Driving



WLF's Drivig Program is in loving memory of a Carole Diane Hefferon~ her love and kindess for all of God's creatures and her desire to enjoy them to the very end of her time on earth. THANK YOU, MOM! xxoo
**Please note photo of Mom's first drive with Magic~ she wanted her pix taken prior to putting on her safety helmet!
Path Region 2 ~ Benefits of Ground Driving
Introductions
Mission of Wellspring of Life Farm
Presenters:
Dawn Leung, Driving, CTRI & ESMHL
Beth Skrainar, CTRI & ABW
Debbie Bollinger, ESMHL
Mary Kohler, ESMHL
Why Driving?
Driving Program at WLF
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Cleansing Breaths ~ Human/Horse Connection EVERYONE
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Desensitizing~ Respect/Connection with Equine Partner INTERACTIVE
Rope halter, bubbles & noise maker~
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American Driving Society (ADS) EVERYONE
New to Driving - The American Driving Society, Inc.
Horse Header (Horse Leader)
Harnessing
American Soldier & God Bless the USA~ DEMONSTRATION
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Benefits of movement for horse/human
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Communication: reins, voice & whip
Hands-On~ INTERACTIVE
*Divide attendees into 4 sections (18 per horse…1,2,3,4)
1. Moms Magic & Smoking Bullet~ cleansing breath & soft hands
Horse Header & Handler….Whoa, Walk On, Walk Up through Barrels
Online Group: Reference handouts/observe using QR code
*Switch Groups per Horse/Sponge down horses
2. Remove harness​
3. Questions on Ground Driving, Starting Driving Program, PATH Certification
4. God Bless America!



