Vision 

We envision a world where youth with special needs and youth-at-risk realize their full potential and live vital, vibrant lives. 

Mandate

To provide complementary activities to help youth with special needs and youth-at-risk recognize and overcome personal barriers through interactions with horses in their rural settings.

Mission

To create a safe opportunity for youth with special needs and youth-at- risk to thrive. H.H.C - H.E.A.L  removes barriers by partnering youth with horses in rural settings so that they can work through issues resulting from low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence, as well as feelings of anxiety and fear. This helps them to become vital, self aware, active community members, capable of building healthy relationships, understanding their own boundaries and developing communication skills.

Values

H.H.C - HEAL is a values-based Not-For-Profit Organization.

                        WE BELIEVE:

§      in abilities and what is possible, rather than dwelling on barriers

§      barriers have limits and human character is limitless

§      working with horses, with their calm nature and temperament, fosters a better understanding of   ourselves, mentally, emotionally and physically

§      when people share their skills and talents the result is positive change

§      youth who live with learning disabilities or are at risk because of behavioural challenges, 

abuse they have experienced or conflict with the justice system are worth every effort

§  working with horses compliments and may be beneficial to traditional therapies

§  spending time with their families in a natural setting is a positive choice for youth

§  in respect, compassion and kindness for all

§  in every person…and every horse