Leaving Hoofprints Mentor Horsemanship Program

 

The Leaving Hoofprints Mentor Horsemanship Program consists of individual or small group mentoring sessions for children ages 8+  impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Using the principles of horsemanship children build connected relationships, stable moments and life skills necessary to overcome obstacles at home, school and out on the trail. 

 

"Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs are potentially traumatic events that happen in childhood and can have long-term impacts on health, opportunity and well-being. They are more common than you may think but fortunately, safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments can buffer children from this harm and prevent many ACEs from happening in the first place. Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) create the safe, stable and nurturing environment children and adolescents need to thrive." ~American Academy of Pediatrics 

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Details: Sessions are held weekly for 7 weeks during each term: Spring, Summer and Fall.  Sign up for one or join all three! The Mentor Horsemanship class meets weekly for 1.5 hours with times available at 3:30pm and 5:30pm Monday-Thursday.  Activities include loving on the HOPE herd, safety & basic horse care, basic horsemanship skills, navigating obstacles, trail riding, horse related art & crafts, and games.

 

Winter: No Winter MHP 

Spring: March 30th - MayMay 11th

Summer: June 8th - July 20th

Fall:  August 31st - October 12th

 

Costs: Regular cost for a 7 week session is $600, however, every participant will automatically receive a 65% scholarship!  A tax deductible donation of $200 is recommended to cover the remaining cost but additional scholarship funding can be applied for if needed.  No family will be turned away for financial hardship. Monthly payment plans are available.

 

Enrollment Process: The safety of the students and horses are paramount at HOPE. Our enrollment process is thorough. We make every effort to accept students into our program as quickly as possible. The enrollment process includes:

1. Registration: Complete and submit the Registration Form and Scholarship Application if you are requesting additional coverage.

2.New Participant Assessment: Once the forms have been reviewed you will be scheduled for a phone Assessment. All participants receive an Individual Development Plan (IDP) detailing goals for your child's time at HOPE. During the assessment we will discuss the participants health history, background, strengths/weakness and goals.  This allows us to create your child's IDP and place him/her in the class that aligns best for his/her abilities and goals.  

3. Enrollment: The participant will then be enrolled for the next available agreed upon term. Additional information will be discussed during enrollment. Classes may be individual or in small groups.

4. Learn, Ride, Lead! The participant will attend a 1.5 hour weekly session for 7 weeks for each term of enrollment. Sessions are the same day and time each week unless otherwise stated for a specific program.  

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