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The Thrive children are fully integrated into our extensive training programs \u2013 they take all classes with our Horse & Rider Connection clients. Our students learn about horses literally from the ground up and bit by bit.\u00a0All of our students learn about every aspect of horse care \u2013 including hoof care, veterinary care and dental care. They prepare the grain and hay for each horse and participate in every aspect of grooming and horse care. They learn how to take care of a horse on the ground and gain basic riding skills.\u00a0From there, they increase their riding skills and learn more advanced horsemanship skills.\u00a0Through our program and the joy of horses \u00a0children develop necessary skills that will aid them in making future decisions and handling challenging situations.<\/p>\n
We offer children the opportunity to participate in horsemanship classes and riding lessons.<\/p>\n
We want every rider to have a chance to reach his or her fullest potential, regardless of circumstances.\u00a0 Youth in our program redefine the social skills needed to successfully interact with their peers by working together around the barn. They also gain self-esteem and learn responsibility as they learn to bathe, groom, saddle, lead, lunge, and feed horses.\u00a0 Eventually they will gain the advanced techniques and leadership skills needed to mentor other young riders. Thrive provides a place that is safe and nurturing for youth, while teaching them the values of hard work and responsibility.<\/p>\n
The changes in the children and teens we have worked with is incredible, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Our Horsemanship program provides a complete education in horse care, handling and riding. During this 3-hour class, students learn:
\n– Grooming, bathing & hoof care
\n– Equine first aid, common ailments & treatments
\n– Feeding
\n– Safety & arena etiquette
\n– Care of saddles, bridles & tack
\n– Riding<\/p>\n
Through these group classes, children learn to communicate and connect with classmates, instructors and other individuals at the barn.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Participation in a horse show bonds horse & rider and teaches kids to perform at a high level under pressure. Horse shows require incredible horsemanship \u2013 guiding a horse into a trailer, introducing them to a new environment, preparing them physically and mentally for competition, and finally competing under sometimes challenging and stressful circumstances, for both horse and rider. This type of competition exponentially improves a riders\u2019 concentration, horsemanship and confidence. We see our riders\u2019 confidence grow after even a single horse show.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
One-on-one or small group riding lessons increase a child’s confidence like nothing else. The personalized attention they receive encourages a bond with their instructor and classmates that is sometimes lacking elsewhere in their lives. Children thrive when they are given this opportunity.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
We love traveling and camping with horses. The experience of caring for a horse away from \u201chome\u201d is challenging and teaches creativity and ingenuity. It is lots of fun, but lots of hard work. Traveling with horses is expensive and would be out of reach for Thrive kids without our nonprofit program. We are able to bring these children with us and offer them these wonderful opportunities through Thrive With Horses.<\/p>\n
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