Winter Registration Form Click Here!

Deadline for registration is December 27th, Classes will begin the week of January 11th 2010

 

Benefits of Equine Assisted Activities

Establishing a bond with a magnificent creature, such as the horse, elicits feelings of hope and acceptance.  Whether spending time with a pony or a full sized horse, you can't help but to feel like you are in the presence of a special being.  The farm environment is relaxed, yet seems to stimulate the student's ability to focus and grow.  We see improvements in our students, ranging from speech development and improved verbal and communication skills, to the physical benefits of improved strength, stamina, balance, coordination and even fine motor skills.  There are emotional rewards that benefit our students as well, such as confidence building and relationship building.  The door for relationships is often opened by a bond forming with the animals and then with our human volunteers and staff.

 

A Connection With Horses Through Riding 
Horse Connections' Therapeutic Riding Lessons are held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and on Saturdays.  We provide weekly therapeutic activities to children and adults with a variety of disabilities. Some of the disabilities include amputations, autism, cerebral palsy, Downs syndrome, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, stroke, traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, and hearing and visual impairments.Our lessons incorporate riding time with a major focus on time for each student to bond with the horses through grooming and petting. We have a horse walker, and side walkers available for each rider as needed. Our instructor will develop a lesson plan for the class. We can accommodate small groups of up to 4 students at a time, giving each student time alone with “their” horse.  The charge is $250 per person per quarter, and we assist with finding sponsorships based upon need.  We are pleased to offer this therapy riding program and to see the difference it is making in our student's lives!

 

Registration for the First Quarter of 2010 will be in November - check back as we will post our registration form soooooon!

Horse Connections For the Cancer Patient  

We are assembling Cancer patients who are in any stage of treatment or recovery to participate in a group class just to help in your healing. Horses are big and scary – just like cancer, but what a difference a horse can make in recovery!

Why choose to work with a horse to help facilitate your recovery?  The farm environment is relaxed and the presence of a horse brings comfort and positive energy.  The majesty of a horse seems to inspire the student to conquer whatever the day brings. 

Emotional healing is an ongoing process no matter what stage of diagnosis, treatment, or recovery you are in.  Horses may be large in stature, but they are just as big in heart.  They are sensitive, honest and very perceptive to human emotions. 

There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. 

~Winston Churchill.

We just received our 501 (c) 3 non-profit status from the IRS! 

All of your donations are TAX DEDUCTABLE as provided by law. 

2009 Chasco Fiesta Parade 

Summer camp!

Horse Connections Camp Was GREAT! 

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE CAMP POSSIBLE!!!!

Our Amazing Horses and Students

Please contact us for a price quote, we can customize a field trip for your special needs group.  Activities can include farm tour, grooming ponies/horses, pony dress up and decorating, hay rides, and possibly even riding.   

Evan is an avid Star Wars fan.  When the afternoon at the farm is over and Evan has enjoyed his ride, he often comes and finds Ms. Amy or Ms. Simone and waits for us to send him off by asking us for "your line please", as if he were George Lucas directing a Star Wars film, and we are asked to respond with a hearty "may the horse be with you!", to which Evan responds "and with you as well". 

So from all of us at Horse Connections to all of you, our fans and supporters, we say...

MAY THE HORSE BE WITH YOU!!!

"The Horse Connection Program at Rockin' Horse Farm has made a dramatic difference in my son, Jason's life.  Jason had no attachment to people or animals.  He was not interested in anything and he has trouble concentrating.  We were lucky enough to have gotten a scholarship to Horse Connection about a year ago and ever since Jason started taking lessons and volunteer at the farm, he can't stay away.  He looks forward every week to see Miss. Amy, Miss. Simone and of course his favorite girl, Kashi.  Kashi is a beautiful grey and white horse that Jason loves. I can't say enough about the Horse Connection Program it is the best program out there and it has helped Jason tremendously." 

-Laura Sullivan

 Please click here to open and print a flyer about our program to share with others!

 

Hippotherapy - A therapy session using a horse (hippo is Greek for horse) where the client is under the direction of their therapist (physical, occupational, speech, etc.) and the Instructor and volunteers act as the support team

Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy - A mental health therapy session where the client is under the direction of their mental health practitioner and the Instructor and volunteers act as the support team

 Amy

727 514-5261

No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.  ~Winston Churchill