Skills and Benefits

Horses and Donkeys

Grooming and Handling

Observant
Care of an animal
Friendship
Spending time
Understanding
Respect
Focus on another’s needs
Sharing (eg brushes)
Giving pleasure (eg massage)
Body language awareness
Dexterity & coordination

Making up and Giving Feeds

Maths for measuring out
Reinforcing Manners
Care of animals
Responsibility
Correct Measurements

Obstacles and Farm Adventures Out

Spatial awareness
Body language awareness
Physical use of body
Teamwork
Facing fears
Leadership
Apply skills learnt
Controlling & directing horses and donkeys
Learning focus
Observant
Multi-tasking
Communication
Lateral thinking
Manners
Boundaries.
Trust and Respect

Riding

Application of skills
Balance
Physical
Multi-tasking
Working in partnership
Communications
Giving clear directions
Leadership

Farm Tasks

General Farm Knowledge

Awareness of environment
Knowledge of helpful birds and insects
Knowledge of pests
Knowledge of weeds
Alert to the environment
Recognise different seasons and farm needs

Paddock Jobs

Strategic planning

Planning and application of jobs

Manure pick up
Clean troughs
Fencing
Recognise and remove weeds
Responsibility
Checking for risks and hazards
Apply safety skills to person
Importance of mundane jobs
Use a variety of tools
Physical use of body
Sense of accomplishment (if jobs done)