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SUMMARY:The Wonky Donkey - Horse Powered Reading
DESCRIPTION:The Wonky Donkey\nGet ready for giggles\, rhymes\, and plenty of horse-powered fun! Inspired by the popular book The Wonky Donkey\, this interactive program helps young learners build literacy skills through laughter\, imagination\, and hands-on activities with our horses. \nChildren will explore rhyming words\, strengthen vocabulary\, practice storytelling\, and discover that reading can be exciting and engaging. Along the way\, they’ll create their own silly horse characters\, invent imaginative stories\, and participate in equine-assisted activities that bring the story to life. \nAt LyonHeart\, we believe children learn best when they are actively involved. By partnering with horses\, participants build confidence\, communication skills\, and creativity while discovering that learning can be both fun and unforgettable. \nProgram Objectives \n\nDevelop phonological awareness through rhyming and word play.\nStrengthen vocabulary\, listening\, and story sequencing skills.\nEncourage creativity by creating original silly stories and characters.\nBuild confidence reading\, sharing ideas\, and participating in group activities.\nFoster communication\, cooperation\, and problem-solving through horse-centered activities.\nInspire a love of reading by making literacy active\, engaging\, and fun.\n\nDates:  Three (3) consecutive Wednesdays\, September 9\, 16 & 23 \nTime:  4:30 – 6:00 p.m. \nWho:  Ages 4 and UP \nLocation:  3135 West 22nd Street\, Kearney\, Nebraska \nProgram Size:  Limited to six (6) youth. \nRelease of Liability Form required (one per family per year): \nhttps://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/release-of-liability/ \nRegistration Fee: \n\n$50 per youth (includes a t-shirt). Register by Friday\, September 4 @ 4:00 p.m.\n$60 per youth (includes a t-shirt\,). Late registration closes\, Monday\, Sept. 7 @ 3:00 p.m.\nMust be paid in advance to hold your child’s place in the corral.\n\nPayments: \n\nVenmo: @Lyoness-8077 (0135)\nRegistration payment link – adding a $3.00 service fee – https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/register/registration-payment/\nCancellation Policy. When given a 7-days’ notice of cancellation\, program fees may be applied towards another 2026 program or refunded minus $12 fee.\n\nAll activities are completed in an out-door setting (corral and activity shelter).   Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.  No riding and previous horse experience needed. \nProgram 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. \nFurther 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 1\, 2026. \nFor more information\, contact Nancy at Nancy@LyonHeartLearning.org 
URL:https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/event/the-wonky-donkey/
LOCATION:LyonHeart\, 3135 West 22nd St.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:HorsePowered Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Lyon":MAILTO:nancy@lyonheartequinelearning.org
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SUMMARY:"Mati-Tude Vs. Grati-Tude" - HorsePowered Life Skills
DESCRIPTION:From Mad-tude to Gratitude\nThis fall\, children in kindergarten and up are invited to join us as we explore emotions and practice changing our mad-tude to gratitude. \nWith 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. \nGratitude does not mean ignoring an uncomfortable emotion. It means recognizing the feeling and choosing how to respond. \nParticipants will build: \n\nEmotional awareness and vocabulary\nCalming and self-regulation skills\nPatience and flexible thinking\nGratitude and positive perspective\nConfidence when facing frustrations\n\nDates:  Three (3) consecutive Tuesdays\, September 22\, 29 & October 6 \nTime:  4:30 – 6:00 p.m. \nWho:  Grades Kindergarten and UP \nLocation:  3135 West 22nd Street\, Kearney\, Nebraska \nProgram Size:  Limited to six (6) youth. \nRelease of Liability Form required (one per family per year): \nhttps://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/release-of-liability/ \nRegistration Fee: \n\n$50 per youth (includes a t-shirt). Register by Thursday\, September 17 @ 4:00 p.m.\n$60 per youth (includes a t-shirt\,). Late registration closes\, Sunday\, Sept. 20 @ 3:00 p.m.\nMust be paid in advance to hold your child’s place in the corral.\n\nPayments: \n\nVenmo: @Lyoness-8077 (0135)\nRegistration payment link – adding a $3.00 service fee – https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/register/registration-payment/\nCancellation 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.\n\nAll activities are completed in an out-door setting (corral and activity shelter).   Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.  No riding and previous horse experience needed. \nProgram 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. \nFurther 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. \nFor more information\, contact Nancy at Nancy@LyonHeartLearning.org 
URL:https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/event/mati-tude-vs-grati-tude-horsepowered-life-skills/
LOCATION:LyonHeart\, 3135 West 22nd St.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:HorsePowered Life Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Lyon":MAILTO:nancy@lyonheartequinelearning.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Round-Up
DESCRIPTION:LyonHeart volunteers are invited to join us for an afternoon of dessert pizza\, laughter\, friendly competition\, and appreciation! We’ll play a LyonHeart-themed Jeopardy game\, share a few LyonHeart memories\, and recognize volunteers for the time and service they have given throughout the year. \nDate:  Sunday\, October 11\, 2026 \nTime:  2:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nPlace:  Pizza Ranch\, 123 3rd Avenue\, Kearney \nWho:  All LyonHeart Volunteers – in and out of the arena \nGuests: Families and guests are welcome to attend and join in the fun. \nRSVP: September 20 to help us plan for seating\, teams\, and refreshments. \nDidn’t RSVP by the deadline? You are still welcome to attend—we would rather have you join us than miss the celebration!
URL:https://www.lyonheartequinelearning.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-round-up-2/
LOCATION:Pizza Ranch\, 123 3rd Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 123 3rd Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Appreciation
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