Skill Building in a Natural Environment
The mind is more receptive when in a relaxed state
Reading
Issues affecting learning are identified and made visible by the student, through the use of obstacles (toys and props), which symbolize stumbling blocks that get in the way of understanding
Confidence
Memory retention and recall improve dramatically when movement anchors learning
Issues getting in the way of academic and social emotional growth are addressed by our expert team in the moment
Self efficacy
Sessions allow students a chance to reflect on what they are experiencing and provide an opportunity to create new patterns of learning in a supported environment
Skills & Connections
With the professional leadership of our Certified Facilitators, students experience reading with their entire mind, body and emotions by creating metaphors for the skills involved in reading. Students interact with horses from the ground to learn five critical reading skills – phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.
Reading has the power to change lives
Listen to Dr. Michele Pickel share about HPR on “Not Just a Pony Ride” podcast
Dr. Pickel was featured in a recent interview with Dr. Lori Kogan, of Human- Animal Interaction, a division of the American Psychology Association.
About us
Horsing Around and Learning helps Students
- Increase Confidence
- Promote Self-Efficacy
- Foster Connections
- Learn Valuable Reading Skills
- Carry New Skills into the Regular Classroom
Contact us
Questions, want to learn more? Reach out!
Phone
+ 1 902 499 8933
Address
PO Box 375
Mahone Bay, NS
B0J 2E0
Research shows that equine-assisted learning programs significantly improve communication, self-esteem, empathy, tolerance for stress, problem-solving skills, responsibility, teamwork, leadership skills, trust and interpersonal relationships.
