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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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HorsePowered Math & Science – Grades 3 and Up Only

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

Do you have a child who loves doing experiments? Whether your child struggles with math or is a math whiz, this  unique program mixes math and science, making it a perfect fit for your child. Our hands-on activities include: Measuring a horse’s height Calculating its weight Discovering, charting  and comparing a horse's heart rate to

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Old West Days

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

7For ages 4-9 only! Experience the Old West with activities designed to immerse children in hands-on experiences. Our learning centers include — making delicious treats for horses, reading activities, team activities, and unique horse-themed arts and crafts as well as leading horses along a "mountain trail" and "fishing" along the way.  Your little one won't

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HorsePowered Reading – Grades K-3 ONLY

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

Help your child progress towards true reading mastery. Our program allows your child to learn critical reading concepts through one-on-one interaction and group activities. This program includes various activities that take place on the ground with a reading (horse) buddy. This unique program integrates kinetic learning strategies with cognitive development. In other words, every child

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HorsePowered Reading – Grades 3 & Up ONLY

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

Did you know? One study found that 82% of students in sixth grade who had failed an English class could not graduate from high school. (Source: Renaissance) Our program strives to increase your child’s reading comprehension and develop creative writing skills. We accomplish this by introducing your child to the unique vocabulary associated with horses.

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HorsePowered Life Skills – Horse Crazy Kids

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

Does your child love everything about horses? Are they completely horse crazy? If so, we have a program that will introduce them to fun facts about horses. Your child will learn about the different horse breeds, their various colorings, and preferred habits. Your child will also participate in a variety of horse activities for kids.

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HorsePowered Life Skills – Back to School Challenges & Opportunties

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

Making their child’s transition to school easier is every parent’s priority. Your child may feel excited about going back to school. However, there may also be anxiety about new teachers, a different environment, or even a curriculum they perceive as too difficult. Our "Back to School" program partners with a horse to become a “living”

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Volunteer Orientation

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 Orientation. You will learn the ins and outs of our programs as well as get to experience it first hand. All new volunteers are required to attend only one

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HorsePowered Life Skills “Gracious Grumpies”

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

Does your child have a case of the "grumpies?" Our equine-assisted activities will help your child learn to reset those negative emotions. Your child will travel down the "Troublesome Trial" while partnered with a horse as they discover how to turn the "grumpies" into a spirit of generous gratitude. September 13-14-15 (Three consecutive evenings. Monday,

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HorsePowered Reading & Math “Ruckus on the Ranch”

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

Is there tension in your home when your child's homework comes out? Perhaps you're concerned about your child falling behind. Our four-legged teachers specialize in renewing your child's excitement for reading & math and bringing calm to the chaos. Topics will include verbs, geometry, & and creating a Barn Quilt. September 20-21-22 (Three consecutive evenings.

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