“Mati-Tude Vs. Grati-Tude” – HorsePowered Life Skills

From Mad-tude to Gratitude

Children in kindergarten and up are invited to join us as we explore emotions and practice changing our mad-tude to gratitude.

With the help of our horses, participants will learn to recognize what they are feeling, notice how emotions affect their bodies, and practice simple ways to pause and calm down. They will also discover how looking for something good can help them handle difficult situations in a healthier way.

Gratitude does not mean ignoring an uncomfortable emotion. It means recognizing the feeling and choosing how to respond.

Participants will build:

• Emotional awareness and vocabulary
• Calming and self-regulation skills
• Patience and flexible thinking
• Gratitude and positive perspective
• Confidence when facing frustrations

Dates:  Three (3) consecutive Tuesdays, September 22, 29 & October 6

Time:  4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Who:  Grades Kindergarten and UP

Location:  3135 West 22nd Street, Kearney, Nebraska

Program Size:  Limited to six (6) youth.

Release of Liability Form required (one per family per year):

https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/release-of-liability/

Registration Fee:

• $50 per youth (includes a t-shirt). Register by Thursday, September 17 @ 4:00 p.m.
• $60 per youth (includes a t-shirt,). Late registration closes, Sunday, Sept. 20 @ 3:00 p.m.
• Must be paid in advance to hold your child’s place in the corral.

Payments:

• Venmo: @Lyoness-8077 (0135)
• Registration payment link – adding a $3.00 service fee – https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/register/registration-payment/
• Cancellation Policy. When given a 7-days’ notice of cancellation, program fees may be applied towards another 2026 program (if available) or refunded minus $12 fee.

All activities are completed in an out-door setting (corral and activity shelter).   Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.  No riding and previous horse experience needed.

Program value is $300 per individual. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the remaining costs have been covered by West Pharmaceutical Services. private donations and fundraising events.

Further program assistance is limited and will be determined by a case-by-case basis.  To be considered, please fill out the application (located under the registration tab) in its entirety and submit ALL supporting documents by September 14, 2026.

For more information, contact Nancy at Nancy@LyonHeartLearning.org