GIVE OUR YOUTH A GIFT THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
Albert Wight studied methods of education extensively and concluded a need for change from the traditional classroom and lecture format to an educational alternative called "participative method", which focuses on the experiential process of learning rather than the mere transmission of information. Experiential learning has recently been termed "the natural way of learning", and defined as the process by which the experience of the learner is reflected upon, from which new insights emerge.
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Horses are an ideal educational tool for use with children. Once a child is taught the basics of dealing properly with a horse, he or she can become the leader the horse seeks. When the horse feels safe and at peace with the person, cooperation is a hundred fold and the child can easily get the horse to do what is asked of it.
"This equine program was so much fun! I’ve never had this experience before and I feel I’m so confident. I loved being here so much. Hope you guys keep this going so everyone can have an awesome experience like this!"
10 YEARS OLD
OUR DIFFERENT AREAS OF FOCUS
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LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
Give your students the skills necessary to ultimately better prepare your children to take on the challenges that life throws at them. One of the many bonuses of working with horses vs a classroom setting is the component of interactivity because we all learn differently, but we can all take away lessons that we learn through our experiences. As the only Internationally Recognized Equine Assisted Learning Program, each of our exercises are custom designed to maximize learning potential and focus on developing individual skills as they work through each fun interactive group challenge.
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Teams will work to:
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Develop relationships;
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Accept responsibility and accountability;
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Overcome barriers to find change;
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Be encouraged to be creative and innovative;
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Find opportunity in working together;
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Realize the benefits associated with effective communication;
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And recognize the value of mutual trust, respect, and personal integrity...All while having a blast!​
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ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM
The best way to help children not become victims of bullies is by teaching them bully-proofing skills. Victims of bullies usually exhibit poor communication skills and tend to be left out of activities, leaving them isolated. Our equine assisted learning programs have proven to be ideal for a child who exhibits anti-social communication skills as they provide training in social skills which improves communication skills, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellness, self-esteem, and encourages sensory stimulation and ultimately, integration.
A child with bullying issues may be just as much a victim in his own life as the child he directs his aggression towards. Many bullies are children who have been overlooked, misdiagnosed, suffering from neurological disabilities, or abused children themselves. Our equine programs are ideal for a child who exhibits aggressive behavior by promoting positive leadership skills, developing choice-making skills and goal-setting skills and encouraging responsibility, creativity and laughter.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
VICTIMS OF BULLIES
Our equine programs have proven to be ideal for a child who exhibits anti-social communication skills as they provide training in social skills which improves communication skills, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellness, self-esteem, and encourages sensory stimulation and ultimately, integration.
THE BULLY
Our equine programs are ideal for a child who exhibits aggressive behavior by promoting positive leadership skills, empathy, developing kindness and choice-making skills and encouraging responsibility, creativity and laughter. The youth that teachers, counsellors and the principal feel display behavioural issues, or who are withdrawn, will benefit most from the program.
INTERACTIVE LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT THAT ARE FUN, ENGAGING AND TEACH VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS.
Our interactive youth programs are specifically designed to ensure the learning and retention of necessary life skills to aid in each youths personal growth. It is an excellent approach with the horses being the teacher as the horse has "loud teachable moments" that they never forget. This gives the youth an experience to pull from when they are faced with choices in everyday life as they build strong solid skills working with their teacher. Our youth curriculum programs are usually longer term and range between 8 — 15 sessions. This allows our facilitators to not only ensure the effectiveness of the course but also to track the advancements in each of the youth within it.
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