MISSION Statement is to provide an educational horseback riding program together with public schools that empowers students to stay connected to their education
Objectives
Life Skills
- To provide an opportunity for young people to develop mentally, emotionally and socially through association with others.
- To develop in young people responsibility, initiative, cooperation,and other characteristics which promote better citizenship.
- To provide an opportunity for young people to associate with one and other in a meaningful way.
- To gain a deeper appreciation and increased knowledge of animals & nature through the association of handling and riding the horse.
- To foster a greater interest in further education and its benefits.
- To expose young people to real life and challenging experiences so that they will be more adequately prepared to face adulthood.
- To develop abilities in leadership and decision-making and to build one’s self-confidence.
- To promote the ability to express one’s thoughts and feelings.
Equine Learning
- To develop an understanding, increased knowledge of horse management practices & safety precautions
- To develop knowledge in equine behaviour, horse psychology, & equine wellness.
- To develop the skill of patience, expressing empathy, genuineness & respect while learning to handle & ride a horse.
- To develop the skill of verbal & non- verbal communication, body language and the herd dynamics of the horse.
