Does your child feel anxious about reading — especially reading out loud? Or maybe they already enjoy reading and just need a little boost in confidence and expression?
This spring, our HorsePowered Book Club will feature Rain & The Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari — a powerful story about a shy young girl who discovers courage while reading to a horse named Snow.
Inspired by this story, youth will partner with our horses to practice reading aloud in a calm, encouraging environment. Whether your child is building foundational skills, strengthening fluency, or simply growing in confidence, this experience meets them where they are.
As part of our Get Curious series, this program blends literacy, curiosity, and equine-assisted learning — all on the ground. (No riding.)
Because sometimes the best audience has four legs. 🐴📚
Dates: Wednesday, April 22, 29, May 6.
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Who: Grades: Kindergarten and UP
Location: 3135 West 22nd Street, Kearney, Nebraska
Program Size: Limited to eight (8) youth.
Registration closes: Thursday, April 16 at 4:00 pm
Release of Liability Form required (one per family per year):
https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/release-of-liability/
Registration Fee:
- $60 -Each child will receive a book & t-shirt on the final day. ($5 discount for each additional sibling from the same household)
- Must be paid in advance to hold your youth’s place in the corral.
- Venmo: @Lyoness-8077 (phone number ending 0135)
- Registration payment link – adding a $3.00 service fee – https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/register/registration-payment/
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 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 April 14, 2026.
For more information, contact Nancy at Nancy@LyonHeartLearning.org
