Whether it is March break or summer camp, it’s one of our favourite programs to offer! Not only is it a whole lot of fun, but it’s an opportunity to observe the magic that happens when children and horses connect.

Though you may be unfamiliar with the term, Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is exactly what it sounds like! Horses and people navigate a number of developmental activities specifically designed to build up valuable skills and even connect teams of people in ways that human teachers can’t.

While the obvious thing to do is to simply hire a farrier and call it a day, it’s very important to have a foundational knowledge of hoof health and do your part between professional cleanings.

When you think of a teacher, you may picture a person standing at the front of a classroom providing instruction. If there is one thing that I have learned in my years of working with horses, it’s that they are natural teachers Bonus? Their classroom is outside.

Who among us hasn’t had their day brightened by a cute animal video on the internet? There’s even science that backs up the idea that the animals in our life have a tremendous and positive effect on our mental health.

Although we can’t wait to welcome back everyone, we wanted to touch on an important topic that’s been weighing on our minds - a disease that is making its rounds called strangles.

They say good things come in small packages. We agree, and we bring a little Party where ever we go. Smiles guaranteed!

Think of the first time that you ever met a horse. Chances are that you were a kid and you were looking up at this MASSIVE beast. Maybe you were thrilled, maybe you were terrified, but one thing is for sure: it was likely a memorable experience!

Just like people, horses come in ALL shapes and sizes. Add unique personalities into the mix and the diversity is impressive. Generally speaking, horses are classified by their size: miniature, pony, and horse.