The Leadership with Horses Program is designed to educate our youth on the various aspects of leadership, and to give them the opportunity to develop leadership skills through the vehicle of a relationship with horses. This program is designed to be a hands-on, life-changing experience, for the participants.

Horses are herd animals and each herd has one leader. The horse leader earns this position, by displaying some of the same traits we look for in our human leaders such as experience, responsibility, integrity, compassion and confidence. Horses are constantly vying for the lead position in the herd, or for a higher place in the hierarchy of the herd. When humans interact with horses, the horses respond to them in the same way they would react to another horse in the herd. If the human fails to behave consistently as a true leader, the horse takes this as a sign that they are higher up in the chain of command than the human. As a result, horses are the perfect guage of our leadership skills and our ability to display them in a consistent manner.

Our Leadership with Horses Program provides our youth and young adults with a fun, hands on experience wherein they can learn, apply and test their leadership skills.

Leadership topics include: effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, responsibility, self-perception, self-confidence, self-awareness, and teambuilding. In addition, participants learn about horse care, feeding and handling; horse behavior and psychology; animal communication; horse training and general ranch work.

The program is a fee based program, open to children and young adults ages 8 and older (younger children may be considered under special circumstances). No previous horse experience is necessary. Classes are scheduled when we have 8 children enrolled.

Attitude
An important part of being a good leader is a good attitude. Students are strongly encouraged to have a positive attitude, a consistent display of kindness and patience, with other participants and with the animals, a willingness to learn, and a desire to support others in their efforts.

Leadership Skills
Students need to keep in mind at all times, that this is a course on Leadership. Students will be graded on their mastery of: effective communication, motivation, responsibility, self- confidence, self-awareness, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and teambuilding.

LEADERSHIP CLASSES OFFERED

One Day - Leadership Level 1 (9:30-3:30)

Two Day – Leadership Levels 1 & 2 (9:30-3:30)

Three Day – Leadership Levels 1, 2 & 3 (9:30-3:30)

Leadership Day Camp – 6 days (9:00-5:30 - includes daily riding lessons, trail rides, drill team practice, horse show and crafts)

Class Fees
Our program fees average $25 per hour or less.

One Day: $150
Two Day: $275 (savings of $25)
Three Day: $400 (savings of $50)
Leadership Day Camp – 6 days: $1200

If you are interested in applying for The Leadership with Horses Program, please email a letter of interest and include your phone number.

 

The Saddle Club
Students, who successfully complete all levels of the Leadership Program, may apply for membership in The Saddle Club. Members of The Saddle Club get together weekly for regular club activities, including: trail rides, horse training & riding clinics, starting horses under saddle, and special events and outings. Members of the club also assist with teaching The Leadership with Horses Program and with fundraising activities.

Click on this link for a Saddle Club application - Download Application

Scholarships are available if you qualify due to financial hardship

Click on this link for a Scholarship application - Download Application

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