FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ACTIVITIES AT KFTHC/AFTEC


What should I wear?

• Dress comfortably, Long pants are a must for horsemanship activities                                      as well as closed-toed shoes. 
  

Who wears helmets?

• Everyone who rides or participates in horsemanship activities at KFTHC wears an ASTM approved helmet.
  
• (You can buy your own or use one of ours)

Is this a safe activity?

• KFTHC operates by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship  (PATH)
  
• “Standards and Regulations,” so it is as safe as it can possibly be.
  
• KFTHC’s horses are very well trained and gentle and classes take place in an enclosed arena.
  
• KFTHC cannot however, eliminate all risk. 
  
• Initially all riders will have a leader and two side walkers to act as safety helpers.  As the rider progresses the number of helpers will decrease.

Who can ride?

• Horseback riding is not considered a safe activity for individuals less than two years of age. 
  
• There is no upper age limit. 
  
• There is a list of Precautions and Contraindications based on PATH standards.  If you are unsure about whether riding is an appropriate intervention for you or your child,
  
• call KFTHC and speak to our Program Director, Cheryl Martin, M.Ed., PATH, Intl. Registered Instructor. 606-965-2158 or email us at kfthc@prtcnet.org.
• All riders must have a statement from a doctor saying that riding will be a safe activity for him or her.  
• This form will be provided to you as part of the Registration Packet.
  

Is riding the only activity KFTHC offers?

• Most of  KFTHC’s lessons begin with the participant assisting with grooming and tacking the horse. 
  
• Individuals who cannot ride may be interested in on-the-ground natural horsemanship activities. 
  
• Call and speak to our Horsemanship Instructor, Mark Martin, if you are interested.
• 606-965-2158 or email us at kfthc@prtcnet.org.
  
• KFTHC also offers an Equine Services for Heroes Program which serves military personnel,
• veterans and their families. This program combines vocational horsemanship activities as well as riding. 
  

What will the schedule be like?

• Scheduling of lessons will be based upon rider preferences. 

• Rides are approximately one hour long.
  
• Many riders ride one hour per week, others ride bi-weekly.
  
  

What does KFTHC charge for services?

• There are several factors which are considered when determining fees. 
  However KFTHC asks $30.00 for each hour long lesson.
  
  
• KFTHC does not refuse services based on lack of ability to pay. 
  Meet with our Director, Mark Martin to discuss your family’s needs and resources.