Events

Dine in to Donate – Pizza Ranch

Pizza Ranch 123 2nd Avenue, Kearney 123 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

We ae so excited to partner with Pizza Ranch in Kearney. A portion of the proceeds will benefit our equine-assisted programs.

Did You Hear What I Said?

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

This program focuses on listening skills through engaging equine-assisted activities aimed at enhancing your child's communication abilities. By partnering with a horse, your child will improve both verbal and non-verbal communication, witnessing firsthand the importance of giving and receiving directions effectively.

Free

Book Club – Blaze & the Forest Fire

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

Blaze and Forest Fire written by C.W. Anderson is an old classic filled with rich vocabulary with a setting in a different country and in a different time period (1936).
This book club goes beyond reading and answering standard “comprehension" and “vocabulary" questions. Your child will engage in critical thinking skills as they compare and contrast 1936 to 2025. A variety of activities and hands-on horse time are included. Book will be provided on first day.

Free

Stable Relationships II – Leadership

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

This innovative leadership program challenges youth to redefine what it means to lead—not through commands or control, but through connection, self-awareness, and servant leadership. Participants will step into leadership roles that focus on guiding through influence rather than authority, learning how to listen, collaborate, and care for their team before giving direction.

Free

“Did You Hear What I Said?”

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

By partnering with a horse, your child will improve both verbal and non-verbal communication, witnessing firsthand the importance of giving and receiving directions effectively.

Free

Mondays: 3-weeks After School Program

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

This afterschool adventure is a place where kids grow their minds and hearts with the help of horses—no riding required! Each week, we focus on a different skill: hands-on math activities measuring horses and mapping out an obstacle course, reading brought to life through horse-themed stories and scavenger hunts, and life skills like teamwork, responsibility, and communication. Students will partner with our horses while discovering how academics connect to the real world. It’s a one-of-a-kind way to finish the school day—full of laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun.

Tuesdays: 3-week Afterschool Program

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

Our afterschool adventure is a place where kids grow their minds and hearts with the help of horses—no riding required! Each week, we focus on a different skill: hands-on math activities measuring horses and mapping out an obstacle course, reading brought to life through horse-themed stories and scavenger hunts, and life skills like teamwork, responsibility, and communication. Students will partner with our horses while discovering how academics connect to the real world. It’s a one-of-a-kind way to finish the school day—full of laughter, learning, and a little horse magic.