our class offerings for all ages

mare magic (0-24 months)

From birth, babies develop trillions of neural pathways in their first year of life, which all shape their behavior, memories, emotions, intelligence, and executive functions. Stimulating and multi-sensory experiences, like our Mare Magic parents&me farm classes, are crucial to baby growth, so come meet other like-minded parents who are also invested in infant and postpartum wellness today! This is also an excellent group class for older children/siblings who may benefit from having a parent with them on the farm!

dream pack (age 3-6)

Did you know that the brain develops connections fastest in the first five years? Early childhood experiences lay out the building blocks in creating happy, well-rounded people, which is why physical, emotional and cognitive enrichment during this period is so crucial! For ages 3-6, our fall and spring group farm classes called the Dream Pack provides a multi-sensory experience that promotes brain development, social-emotional life skills, and confidence through animal-assisted activities and cow licks! also some goat hugs, mini riding lessons, and pony kisses

armor of skills (groundwork)

life skills program for ages 7+

Anxiety is the body’s normal stress response. However, children who struggle with clinical anxiety can experience social, academic, and emotional challenges that are isolating and hard to bear. Does your child love farm animals? Have your child soar in confidence and knowledge and gain social-emotional life skills by participating in obstacle courses ON the ground with the horses as well as other enrichment activities on the farm!

riding classes on the farm (starting at age 4 to adults)

the dream riders: a therapeutic group riding class for students with special needs held from August to April on Saturdays by a certified advanced Therapeutic Riding coach and a herd of the most encouraging volunteers!

we also serve students of all ages and abilities for year-round private riding lessons as well as summer camp!

 

friends on the farm

Every day, in a 100 small ways, our children ask, ‘Do you hear me? Do you see me? Do I matter?’ Their behavior often reflects our response.
— L.R. Knost