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Therapeutic Equine Assisted Services
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Equine-Assisted Learning
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Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Learning
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Our Mission: to enhance people's quality of life by fostering connections between horses and people in a Christ-centered, loving environment.
What We Offer:
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Affordable therapeutic equine assisted activities to achieve physical, social, and emotional goals.
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Weekly group or private lessons, group classes, workshops and summer programs.
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Workshops focused on leadership skills, relationship skills, self-confidence and self-awareness.
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Basic horsemanship skill instruction including groundwork, team building activities, grooming activities, and a riding component.
“This year was my first experience volunteering with the Faithful Hearts team. Although I was nervous, they made sure to make everyone feel comfortable and ready to help, no matter what experience level you were. I always felt comfortable asking questions even though I was a leader. I can definitely say that every type of student is welcome, no matter what challenges they have yet to overcome, making sure each child is supported and taken care of. And in the arena, they are captivating, motivational, and fun. Without ever disregarding the safety of the kids and horses. This was overall a truly fantastic experience."
~Rachel, Junior Volunteer
Objectives:
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Help participants learn and use social, emotional, physical and relationship skills along with Fruit of the Spirit virtues in horsemanship activities.
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Apply skills and virtues in relating to others, relating to horses, and to horse training.
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Build physical, social and emotional confidence through horsemanship skills and activities.
Goals:
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Improved quality of life through participation in our program
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Solace from the burdens and stresses of everyday life.
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Form trusting connections in a loving environment.
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Safely experience the joys and benefits of working with equines..
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Learn to observe the horse’s body language, interpret it, and assess how to respond.
SERVICES
We strive to provide affordable, quality services in a variety of settings. We especially focus on providing services for therapeutic and mental health and learning clients and providing quality educational programs to develop leadership and relational skills. We evaluate each client's needs and abilities to design a program to help them meet their full potential. Our program is designed to help students take the principles they learn in equine-assisted sessions and apply those to other areas of life in a positive way.
Leadership and Teambuilding Workshops
Workshops are available for all levels of experience with equine learning.
Private or Group Weekly Lesson
Get one-on-one, customized instruction, or learn dynamically in a group setting.
Therapeutic Sessions
Sessions tailored to accommodate specific therapeutic goals.
Equine Mental Health and Learning Services
An experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for improving and enhancing the participant’s mental, emotional and social functioning for educational, professional, and personal goals.
Upcoming Events
EQUINE BREAK FUNDRAISER
Give Your Favorite Equine a Staycation!
Our equines had an amazing spring break. We need $4089 to complete the rest of these important breaks for the year. See donate page for details.
VOLUNTEER HORSE LEADER TRAINING
Ready to become a horse leader? Come to our training, April 21 @ 12:30 to learn how to safely and effectively lead horses for client sessions.
JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS
April 29
May 13 & 20
4:00-5:30
If you are 10-17 years old, come participate in this free opportunity! Junior volunteers learn basic barn chores and horse care and receive a mini groundwork session. For more details, contact Becca F at 502-286-0039.
MACARONI KIDS FIND YOUR FAMILY FUN
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FaithfulHearts will be hosting a booth at this exciting event, May 6, 10-3 in Colorado Springs at the UC Health Center. See the link for details and come find your summer adventures!
UTE PASS BOCES RESOURCE FAIR
Come check out this fair at the Rampart Range Library in Woodland, May 16, 5-7 p.m. and say hello to us when you stop by.
LEMONADE STAND!
Miss Becca's Columbine Class is hosting a lemonade stat at Columbine to raise money for FaithfulHearts.
May 16
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Please come an support these amazing students in their fundraising efforts!
SUMMER CLINICS
Want to learn more about horses this summer? We will host 4 beginner summer clinics from 12-2 on:
June 13-15
June 20-22
July 11-13
July 25-27
These clinics are a great place to explore basic horsemanship and care, learn safety, have fun, and make new friends! Clinics are limited to 4 spots per clinic. Cost is $210 and a $60 non-refundable deposit is required at sign up. See flyer for more details.
CLOSURES
We will be closed for a mini break Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-31.
