therapeutic driving mario pascarelli path certified driving instructor...
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Therapeutic Driving
Mario PascarelliPATH Certified Driving Instructor
[email protected] 207 319 5815
Why Driving?
Fun
Unique
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More Suitable for Certain Handicapping Conditions
Client Preference
Instructor with Family (Two People –One Horse)
Sleigh Riding
Wood Scooting
Ring Dragging
Safety
• Helmet• Dual Reins• Stay with horse when hitched• Never remove primary reins or bridle when
hitched• Header• Instructor – First in – last out• Follow order of harnessing and unharnessing
precisely• Cart off first
Horse
• Calm/Quiet
• Stands well
• Experienced driving
• Five years old
• Standardbreds– Trained– New purpose– Recycled
Harness
• Breastplate
• Collar and hames
• Leather
• Biothane
Vehicle
• Two wheel cart
• Four wheel carriage
Harness Nomenclature
Groom/Harness/Drive