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| Horses
at Summer Camp and Bouncebacks |
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| Prior
to arriving at camp for the first time,
most of our children have never been near
a horse. They are very excited at the prospect
of riding, yet also afraid of the horses.
Upon arrival, each child is assigned his/her
horse for the week and there is time set
aside to ride and spend time with that horse
every day. Amazing things happen between
the horses and the children! Fear of the
animal is quickly replaced by a love for
“their special horse.” Horse hugs,
whispers, and kisses are a common occurrence
at the hitching post. |
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| Currently in
our program, courage and confidence are
gained as children learn the basic skills
of riding in the outdoor arena. Then, we
progress to trail rides. Each group starts
on the flat area of camp and then heads
up to hills that seem like mountains to
these “cowboys” on their first
ride. As children overcome their fear of
going up and down that first hill, the smiles
start spreading! The riders are so proud
when they come back to the arena and they
gain so much confidence as they learn to
control an 800 or 900 pound mighty steed.
For once in their lives, these children
can control something larger than they are
and they learn to do it in a positive way! |
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| Coming soon:
Pictures of our horse family!! |
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