Back to School – Self-Organizing

Did you know that spending time with horses isn’t always about “doing” but it is also about learning to be present and staying focused which translates into developing “self-organizing” skills?  The ability to “self-organize” is necessary to achieve goals, without constant reminders.

Each student will be tasked with teaming with one horse to learn horse markings, breeds, color and its unique characteristics. Students will learn essential skills to be responsible to organize their time each day in order to complete each “necessary” task working toward the final goal. (Distractions will be included.) On the final day, students will show-case their “self-organizing” skills by presenting a detailed report describing their horse to their teammates.

Date: July 31, August 1 & 2 – Three consecutive days

Time:  Choose 9:00 am to 11:00 am OR 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Group size:  Limited to six (6) with a minimum of two youth

Grades:  3rd grade and up

T-shirt Included

Thanks to a special grant from the Women’s Giving Group, any youth living in Phelps County or attending school in Phelps County may participate for a flat rate program fee of $30.00. No program assistance application needed.

Program Details:

• 6 hours of individual attention within a group of six
• Fee:  $60   Phelps County – $30
• Program assistance: Program Assistance Application must be submitted. Families will be notified once all supporting documents has been submitted. Families only need to apply one time per year.

Requirements:

• Program fees are due on the first day.
• Closed-toed shoes.
• Signed Release of Liability by parent/guardian (to be emailed to you. Only one signed form per year.)

No riding activities. No prior horse experience is needed.

All activities are completed in an outdoor setting.