Respect and Responsibility.
               Role Modeling and Mentoring.
                                 Work Ethic and Fitness.
                                             Lifestyle and Character Skills.
                                                                     

Program Overview

Through assigned responsibilities, horse etiquette and horseback riding, ‘A Horse’s Friend’ provides growth and an alternative opportunity for all of the participants, both children and adults. With the combination of the program director, trained staff and volunteers, new and successful opportunities are the only outcome.
                                                     

A Horse’s Friend’ Program Operation

                                  “Intro to the World of Horses”                                          

Session 1                                                                           Session 3 - 5
Welcome students and parents                                             Repeat Session 2
Tour the facility, grounds, and pond                                      Practice tacking the horses
Discuss safety and the procedures                                        Students groom & ride
Introduce the students to the horses                                      Bathe their horses

Session 2                                                                           Session 6
Learn to feed horses                                                            Repeat Sessions 2-5
Learn to clean stalls                                                             Introduce trail riding
Handle horses / Take horses outside                                    Program Closure
Learn stall cleaning                                                              Students discuss / wite about their
Learn proper grooming                                                            experience and accomplishments
Introduce the different tack                                                  Students display their skills to their parents and friends
Teach mounting                                                                   End of program celebration
Introductory ride
      • Parents and friends are encouraged to attend the last day of the program.

After the closure of the six session program the students may be asked to return to assist in the next six session program with the new students, creating leadership training within the program. There will be no additional cost for the returning students, but they must follow the same guidelines as the new students.