TRAIL Blazer Mentorship Horsemanship Program
Built on the Trail. Ready for Life.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The TRAIL Blazer Mentor Horsemanship Program is a 7-week horsemanship experience designed for youth ages 8+. Through connection with horses, participants build confidence, resilience, and real-world life skills that prepare them for success—on the trail and beyond.
THE TRAIL FRAMEWORK
T — Trust
Building confidence in self, others, and the horse
R — Relationships
Developing communication, empathy, and connection
A — Adventure
Stepping outside comfort zones with courage
I — Integrity
Doing what’s right and taking responsibility
L — Leadership
Leading with confidence, clarity, and purpose
PROGRAM DETAILS
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Ages: 8+
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Session Length: 7 Weeks (Spring, Summer, Fall)
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Schedule: 1x per week
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Duration: 90-minute sessions
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Group Size: Small groups for personalized mentorship
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE
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Hands-on horsemanship (grooming, groundwork, riding intro)
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Confidence-building obstacle challenges
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Emotional awareness & connection exercises
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Leadership and communication development
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Guided trail or obstacle course experience
Participants will:
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Build confidence and self-awareness
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Strengthen communication and relationship skills
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Learn responsibility and accountability
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Develop resilience and problem-solving abilities
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Step into leadership with courage and clarity
WHY HORSES?
Horses respond to energy, not words.
They teach honesty, presence, and trust in a way nothing else can.
Out here, growth isn’t forced— It’s felt.
We will meet you exactly where you are and gently guide you through the exciting process of gaining ground while simply horsin' around!
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Activities may include:
Safety & proper horse handling Ground work
How to halter and lead a horse Basic riding skills (walk, trot)
Basic grooming and bathing Navigate obstacles & the trail
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
The safety of the students is paramount at HOPE. Our enrollment process is thorough. We make every effort to accept students into our program as quickly as possible. We offer 4 sessions per year including one during Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Sessions are 1 hour per week for 8 weeks.
Application: Complete and submit an application. The link is at the bottom of this page!
New Participant Evaluation: Once the forms have been reviewed you will be contacted to schedule a participant evaluation. Session objectives and goals will be discussed and an Individual Development Plan (IDP) will be created. The facilitator will make a recommendation for program placement according to the participant's goals, abilities, and age.
Placement: The participant will be placed in a class that is appropriate for their goals and needs. We assign participants to classes and activities that help them most!
Enrollment: The participant will then be enrolled for the next available agreed upon term. Additional information will be discussed during enrollment.
Ride, Learn, Grow! The participant will attend a weekly or biweekly session for 8 weeks for each term of enrollment. Sessions are usually the same day and time each week unless otherwise stated for a specific program.
FEES AND BILLING
Costs:
HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc has taken great care in setting modest and affordable participant fees for our services. It is our desire that no family is unable to participate due to financial circumstances. Thanks to community support, HOPE is able to provide program scholarships based on community service and financial need. Scholarships are full or partial providing program fee assistance. Veterans, First Responders and Kids in Care automatically qualify for FULL SCHOLARSHIP for one program per year! Donations are welcome! This year we are able to offer a partial scholarship to all families who wish to participate if requested. The partial scholarship will cover half of the regular program expenses. We are able to keep our fees affordable through fundraising each year, our volunteers and sponsors!
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Program Fees: $600/8 week session
Veteran/First Responder FULL SCHOLARSHIP - NO CHARGE
Kids in Care FULL SCHOLARSHIP - NO CHARGE
ALL Other Participants Full Payment: $600
Partial Scholarship 50% Payment: $300
*Monthly payment plan is available upon request.