Events

Volunteer Orientation – Cancelled

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

If you love smiles, horses and children, then you have found the right place to volunteer. Due to the cold weather (forecasted for Tuesday. September 8), the volunteer orientation has been cancelled. If you would like to be a volunteer for the Fall programs, please fill out a volunteer form and we will be in

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HorsePowered Life Skills: “Leadership Skills”

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Good leaders know: how to build rapport with others; understand it takes many roles to form a group; knows the importance of listening and recognizes that he does not need to be in control of all things at all times. With the help of the horses, your child will have the opportunity to learn and

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HorsePowered Life Skills “Emotional Intelligence”

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

We used to think that just going to school and studying hard and maybe going to college were the ingredients for a successful life.  If a child can speak several languages, learn advanced math, but he cannot control his emotions, practice conflict resolutions or handle stressful situations, then none of that really matters. This unique

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HorsePowered Math & Reading

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

HorsePowered Math & Reading makes learning fun as it combines the process of kinesthetic and cognitive learning.  Your child will have the opportunity to develop critical math and reading concepts while participating in a variety of on-the-ground activities as he interacts with horses. Not only will your child develop critical academic skills, but he will,

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HorsePowered Life Skills – “Attitude Reset”

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Parents - is your goal to have your child become independent, resilient and successful adults?  How do you get them to take responsibility for their own actions? How can they respect others when they don't respect themselves? Then this program is just for them.  Let the horses do the work to reset their attitudes! Life

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Give Where You Live Soup Luncheon

Give Where You Live is 24-hours of on-line giving.  However, you are all invited to visit us over your noon hour for a bowl of chili soup and a cinnamon roll.  Don't forget to take a selfie with a horse, a cat or a dog! Everyone who leaves a donation will receive a free t-shirt

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Cowboy Social Fundraiser Featuring Cowboy Poet – RP Smith & Bill Potter With Music by Dave Glatter

The Chicken Coop Banquet Hall Kearney, NE, United States

Free to attend, however, seating is limited.  To ensure a seat at the table, please obtain your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cowboy-social-fundraiser-featuring-cowboy-poet-r-p-smith-tickets-136291518601  Join us for our Cowboy Social Fundraiser on April 8 at the Chicken Coop Banquet Hall,  115 East 21st Street. Kearney, Nebraska. The event will feature R.P. Smith, a fourth-generation rancher from central Nebraska, and

6th Birthday Bash – Old Fashion Carnival

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Come join us for an Old Fashion Carnival as we celebrate our 6th birthday! All games are 10 cents. All food items are 50 cents. Purchase a wrist band for $5.00 per person to play unlimited games and receive five food items.  CASH only. All games will take place in an outdoor arena and an

Volunteer Training

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Whether you are just curious or absolutely positive your want to make a positive impact on the lives of children, please join us for our Volunteer Training. You will learn the ins and outs of our programs as well as get to experience it first hand. All past and future volunteers are required to attend

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HorsePowered Life Skills – Resetting Our Emotions

Just like humans, no two horses share the same temperament or personality. Your child also has a unique emotional language. Our goal is to help your child find strategies that transform his behavior from self-sabotaging to constructive. Your child will engage with horses in an environment designed to develop self-control and reset her emotions in

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Life Skills – “Courage Doesn’t Always Roar.”

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes it neighs." We believe every child can be the hero of his own story. We use observation and equine-assisted activities to change challenges into opportunities for emotional stability.  Your child will see her inner strength as she works through productive struggles while partnered with a horse. Target skills: regulating emotions,

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HorsePowered Math – Grades K-3 Only

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Your child will improve math skills critical to success while participating in various interactive activities - partnered with a horse -  taking place on the ground. Our equine-assisted programs emphasize kinesthetic learning with cognitive development. The result is a way of teaching that is fun, new, and engages your child’s mind and body. No bored

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