Imagine what the future would look like if we prepared our youth with skills for life?
Our interactive youth programs are specifically designed to ensure the learning and retention of necessary life skills to aid in youth's personal growth. It is an excellent approach with the horses being the teacher. The horse has "loud teachable moments" that gives youth an unforgettable experience to pull from when they are faced with choices in everyday life.
We have special pricing for daytime groups and organizations. We also have an indigenous focused life skills program for youth using our horses and the Ojibwe Pony Chase to help students understand the teachings of the medicine wheel.
Scroll down to find out more and contact us!
We have special pricing for daytime groups and organizations. We also have an indigenous focused life skills program for youth using our horses and the Ojibwe Pony Chase to help students understand the teachings of the medicine wheel.
Scroll down to find out more and contact us!
Teachers that Deliver Results
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Horses make great teachers for children. Once a child learns how to work with a horse, they can lead it effectively. This memorable experience helps children relate these challenges to their everyday life, teaching them how to adapt and overcome obstacles. |
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What can a 1200 pound teacher do for our kids? The value of working with horses as a teaching tool to learn new skills have been proven time and time again in the teaching of young people and teenagers. |
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What if we could have a window into our own behaviours?
Horses understand how to differentiate between potentially threatening behaviour and a calm and assertive nature. Children are able to learn how to modify their behaviour through sets of exercises, each with a specific objective, that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. This type of teaching cannot be delivered in a classroom. It is the experience of being in close contact with horses that has the most effect on young people. Objectives of weekly programs include confidence building, team work, developing boundaries, learning to trust, improving communication and listening skills and empathy. |
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Give your children the skills necessary 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. Despite the fact that we all learn differently, we can all take away lessons that we learn through our experiences. As the only Nationally Recognized Equine Assisted Learning Program in Canada, each of our exercises is custom designed to maximize learning potential and focus on developing individual skills as they work through each fun, interactive group challenge.
One of the many bonuses of working with horses vs a classroom setting is the component of interactivity. Despite the fact that we all learn differently, we can all take away lessons that we learn through our experiences. As the only Nationally Recognized Equine Assisted Learning Program in Canada, each of our exercises is custom designed to maximize learning potential and focus on developing individual skills as they work through each fun, interactive group challenge.
Teams/individuals will:
Equine Assisted Learning acts as an important educational tool to help to develop empathy and kindness as well as combat:
- develop relationships
- accept responsibility and accountability
- overcome barriers to find change
- be encouraged to be creative and innovative
- find opportunity in working together
- realize the benefits associated with effective communication
- and recognize the value of mutual trust, respect, and personal integrity...All while having a blast!?
Equine Assisted Learning acts as an important educational tool to help to develop empathy and kindness as well as combat:
- Behavioural disorders
- Low self-esteem
- Bullying
- Drug abuse
- Emotional issues
- Poor communication skills
- Inability to work with others
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FAQ's for Teachers & Organizations!
HOW DO WE GET THERE?
Transportation is the responsibility of the school/organization. We have a map and directions on our contact us page. Most participants are brought out in two vehicles by chaperones or teachers. This is the most cost effective method of transportation. We are only 4 km south of the south Perimeter Highway (PTH 100)
EQUIPMENT?
We provide all of the equipment for the program, including helmets. You are just in charge of wearing clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty and closed-toed shoes.
PERMISSION FORMS?
We will send you the permission forms for the participants.
CHAPERONE?
We do ask that 1-2 teachers or staff members accompany the group during the program.
ARE WE RIDING?
We only work with horses on the ground in their natural state for these programs. All of our work is out of the saddle. You will work alongside the horses as part of your team rather than as a tool. This way the horse can be its true self and not be "on the job". This allows for the best and true reaction of the horse and the most beneficial way of learning for you.
WHAT GROUP SIZES DO YOU WORK WITH?
As small as 3 and to a maximum of 8. Have more people than that? Give us a shout and we can find a solution.
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES?
Nope. As our program does not require you to ride a horse, no prior experience is necessary. We will inform every group of the rules and safety precautions to take around the animals and the arena. We always put safety first, but we can accommodate everyone's different comfort levels around the horses.
WHAT IF I'M SCARED OR DON'T LIKE HORSES?
If you aren't being pushed out of your boundaries, you aren't learning. This is an opportunity to overcome your fears or get over preconceived notions. We don't always get to pick our team members at work, do we?
WHAT IF IT IS RAINY, SNOWING OR COLD OUT? WILL WE FREEZE?
Too hot or too cold, we have the covered arena to keep us comfortable. Your program will take place regardless of the weather.
DO I NEED CERTAIN CLOTHING?
Simple things like closed toe shoes and dressing in clothes that you are ok with getting a little dusty. We will give you a full list of these safety measures, of course.
WHY HORSES
Cats, Dogs, horses... what's the difference?
There is nothing like a 1,100 lb teacher…
By their intuitive nature and innate sensitivity, horses can provide facilitators with a window into the participant's personality. As a prey animal, they are sensitive to the stimulus of each participant. They react to the stimulus through body language and participants must adjust their feelings and behaviours to work successfully with the horses.
What can a horse teach you that a human can't?
What makes us remember? 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.
The power of the horse is the relationships that we make with them. Through the Equine Connection, we engage the body, mind, and spirit of both species.
Transportation is the responsibility of the school/organization. We have a map and directions on our contact us page. Most participants are brought out in two vehicles by chaperones or teachers. This is the most cost effective method of transportation. We are only 4 km south of the south Perimeter Highway (PTH 100)
EQUIPMENT?
We provide all of the equipment for the program, including helmets. You are just in charge of wearing clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty and closed-toed shoes.
PERMISSION FORMS?
We will send you the permission forms for the participants.
CHAPERONE?
We do ask that 1-2 teachers or staff members accompany the group during the program.
ARE WE RIDING?
We only work with horses on the ground in their natural state for these programs. All of our work is out of the saddle. You will work alongside the horses as part of your team rather than as a tool. This way the horse can be its true self and not be "on the job". This allows for the best and true reaction of the horse and the most beneficial way of learning for you.
WHAT GROUP SIZES DO YOU WORK WITH?
As small as 3 and to a maximum of 8. Have more people than that? Give us a shout and we can find a solution.
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES?
Nope. As our program does not require you to ride a horse, no prior experience is necessary. We will inform every group of the rules and safety precautions to take around the animals and the arena. We always put safety first, but we can accommodate everyone's different comfort levels around the horses.
WHAT IF I'M SCARED OR DON'T LIKE HORSES?
If you aren't being pushed out of your boundaries, you aren't learning. This is an opportunity to overcome your fears or get over preconceived notions. We don't always get to pick our team members at work, do we?
WHAT IF IT IS RAINY, SNOWING OR COLD OUT? WILL WE FREEZE?
Too hot or too cold, we have the covered arena to keep us comfortable. Your program will take place regardless of the weather.
DO I NEED CERTAIN CLOTHING?
Simple things like closed toe shoes and dressing in clothes that you are ok with getting a little dusty. We will give you a full list of these safety measures, of course.
WHY HORSES
Cats, Dogs, horses... what's the difference?
There is nothing like a 1,100 lb teacher…
By their intuitive nature and innate sensitivity, horses can provide facilitators with a window into the participant's personality. As a prey animal, they are sensitive to the stimulus of each participant. They react to the stimulus through body language and participants must adjust their feelings and behaviours to work successfully with the horses.
What can a horse teach you that a human can't?
- Horses consistently model assertiveness and teach us how.
- Horses can't lie or over think a participants motive.
- Horses feedback is honest and instant
- Nature provides them with instincts and senses that are very astute.
- Help to instill empathy and kindness in the participants.
- Horses have natural "herd behaviours" that require trust, respect, and teamwork from all members of the team.
- Horses automatically respond to confusion and frustration as these feelings can put the herd at risk.
- They lead through assuredness - not brute force.
- Horses have distinct personalities and through this, they all have different methods of teaching.
What makes us remember? 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.
The power of the horse is the relationships that we make with them. Through the Equine Connection, we engage the body, mind, and spirit of both species.
