For Youth

Ever wonder what it’s like to work with horses?

 

H.E.A.L. youth know. Join them.

H.E.A.L. is a safe place, specifically for kids aged 13 and up to hang out with horses, learn horsemanship and have fun.

 Your adult will like it because of its good side effect….working with horses help some kids feel better about themselves, improve co-ordination and generally fit in better with others. Check out what H.E.A.L. kids are saying.



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Questions & Answers

Q and A’s

 

Horses are big, can I get hurt?

H.E.A.L. horses are calm horses, and trained to specifically work with people in a gentle manner. Since horses are animals, and they have their own behaviours, we show  our H.E.A.L. youth how to work with horses in the safest manner. In fact, it is quite a few sessions before kids even sit on the horse.

 

What if I’m not good at it?

Our courses start slowly and you will be working with kids like yourself, and learning at your own pace. At H.E.A.L., we support each other. Each person discovers what they are good at…and we celebrate it.

 

What if the horse doesn’t like me?

Horses are known to be unconditional loving. During your first courses you will work around the horses. They will get to know you and you will get to know them. When  connection forms, that is the horse you will work with most often.

 

What will my friends think?

We don’t know your friends, but H.E.A.L. kids tell us that their friends think it’s cool.

 

Will I make friends with people who are like me?

Many of our H.E.A.L. youth make friends and develop strong bonds with each other, as well as the horses. The people you take the courses with may have similar experiences to you.