Hope Rising Farm

Skills & Benefits
Horses and Donkeys
Grooming and Handling
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Observant
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Care of an animal
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Friendship
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Spending time
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Understanding
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Respect
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Focus on another’s needs
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Sharing (eg brushes)
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Giving pleasure (eg massage)
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Body language awareness
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Dexterity & coordination
Making up and Giving Feeds
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Maths for measuring out
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Reinforcing Manners
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Care of animals
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Responsibility
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Correct Measurements
Obstacles and Farm Adventures Out
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Spatial awareness
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Body language awareness
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Physical use of body
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Teamwork
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Facing fears
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Leadership
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Apply skills learnt
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Controlling & directing horses and donkeys
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Learning focus
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Observant
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Multi-tasking
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Communication
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Lateral thinking
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Manners
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Boundaries.
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Trust and Respect
Riding
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Application of skills
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Balance
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Physical
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Multi-tasking
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Working in partnership
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Communications
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Giving clear directions
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Leadership
Farm Tasks
General Farm Knowledge
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Awareness of environment
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Knowledge of helpful birds and insects
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Knowledge of pests
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Knowledge of weeds
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Alert to the environment
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Recognise different seasons and farm needs
Paddock Jobs
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Strategic planning
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Planning and application of jobs
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Manure pick up
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Clean troughs
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Fencing
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Recognise and remove weeds
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Responsibility
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Checking for risks and hazards
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Apply safety skills to person
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Importance of mundane jobs
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Use a variety of tools
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Physical use of body
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Sense of accomplishment (if jobs done)
