Coming Soon to Morning Glory Ranch
Carriage Driving Program
This program is becoming increasingly popular and effective. It enables students who are unable to sit astride a horse an opportunity to learn to communicate with the horse through their voice and hands, thereby enabling them to participate in arena and cross-country driving.
Vocational Education Program
Young adults and adults with disabilities, who are interested in exploring or pursuing a career in horse and stable management are offered vocational training and job placement assistance. The vocational program is operated by a licensed vocational/special education teacher recognized by the Texas State Board of Education. We also offer a social skill development component for students with behavioral disabilities that is facilitated by a Licensed Independent Social Worker/Job Coach.
Instructor Training Programs
Morning Glory Ranch professionals have developed a unique curriculum that prepares instructors to teach students with disabilities through a series of hands-on workshops. Morning Glory Ranch hopes to host its first NARHA 3-day registered workshop and on-site certification in June 2007. Candidates will prepare for this weekend by attending four one-day workshops during January - April, and a 10 hour practicum in May.
Drill Team
The Morning Glory Ranch Drill Team offers students the opportunity to participate in a team sport called Quadrille riding. Students learn to walk and trot synchronized patterns in the ring as a team, which improves their individual horsemanship skills and also develops a sense of responsibility and teamwork.
Ropes Adventure Therapy Course (Under Construction)
This course is named "Live Life to the Max" and will be a unique therapy tool that will allow individuals with disabilities to under go a series of elements to strengthen their mind, body and sprit. This course can be used by all to enhance teamwork, trust, self-confidence, leadership and many other skills needed to overcome life's obstacles.
Nature Therapy Lab
This lab will available for all children to explore and learn through the senses using small animals and creative labs.
How to get started? There is currently a significant waiting list for services at Morning Glory Ranch. In order to be added to the wait list, please fill out and submit the following form. You will be contacted for an initial interview, which will explain our programs, the assessment and enrollment process, fees for programs, and review any possible precautions to therapeutic horseback riding or Hippotherapy. When a student has reached the top of the wait list, they are contacted with follow-up paperwork. When this paperwork is completed in full, an assessment is scheduled. The assessment will be conducted by a licensed PT, OT, or SLP in conjunction with a NARHA certified instructor and the Program Director or Assistant. The purpose of this assessment is to ensure each rider is appropriately placed into our program, and goals and strategies for success are identified early on. Only upon completion of this assessment will a rider be eligible to register in our programs. We are working hard to expand our programs to meet this ever-growing need!
Questions? Contact us 936-372-2212 or 979-453-5557 or email us at morninggloryranch@sbcglobal.net
