Youth Programs
Wild Horse Camp
A program for youth 6-18 to come and connect with the horses and animals. Learning equine science as well as compassion and respect for all life.
Junior Wild Horse Camp
For kids 5-10, fun activities and games as well as connecting with the animals and learning respect for all life.
Wild Horse Camp Level II
Wild Horse Nature
Wild Horse Camp Level II we will continue learning about equine ethology and the sentient nature of animals.
Classes
Equine Nutrition and water needs, what horses eat in the wild and where they find water. Supplements for special equine care.
Nature walk to identify plants that horses eat in the wild.. Kids will also learn how to draw a horse and will receive a Wild Horse Field Book that they can decorate the cover. Horse bean bag toss, reading to Charlotte the Reading Donkey and a special reading of the book, "The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses" with Sidewinder/Odin listening to the story.
Activites
How to Draw a Horse
How to approach and groom a horse
Horse corn hole game
The Power of Presence (workshop for teens)
A six part workshop for teens
The Power of Presence is designed to give teens strategies and tools for reducing stress and anxiety and for learning to cope with the world around them.
The round pen becomes a medicine wheel with the group facing each cardinal direction in turn. Each direction has different energies associated with it and the participant learns how to tap into those energies.
Sidewinder-Odin, "Medicine Horse of the Dakotas"
Sidewinder-Odin, who came to us from the Black Hills of South Dakota, walks around the wheel and stops at each participant to impart his wisdom and energy.
Horse Greeting
Participants learn how to approach a horse respectively and say "Hi"
Wild Horses for Kids
Wild Horse Camp
Wild Horse Camp Level II
Wild Horse Camp Level II
Wild Horse Camp is an educational series of classes for kids teaching a, respect for animals and nature, and interactions with the animals, with an emphasis on Equine Science. Contact us for more information.
Wild Horse Camp Level II
Wild Horse Camp Level II
Wild Horse Camp Level II
Saturday, May 28th from 9 to 11 we will be holding Wild Horse Camp Level II and Junior Wild Horse Camp. We will continue learning about equine ethology with classes on equine nutrition and water needs along with what wild horses eat in the wild. We will go out and identify plants that horses eat. Class on "How to Draw a Horse" and horse corn hole game.
Horse Painting
Participants enjoy painting their handprints or other designs on the side of a horse with non-toxic tempura paints and the horse loves the attention!
Nova suffered a fractured leg and loves the attention.
Oracle also suffered a broken leg and enjoys the kids.
Donkey Love
Donkey Connections
Another popular activity at the ranch is connecting with the donkeys. Donkeys and kids love the attention, just don't try to hand feed the donkeys, fingers look like tasty carrots!
Smart Donkeys
Donkeys have an exceptional memory and are very adept at problem solving. A 2013 study showed that donkeys can learn and problem solve at the same rate as dolphins and dogs. Donkeys develop strong emotional bonds with their friends, they will remember and recognize animals or humans for years.
Protect and Support Donkeys
Donkeys have been much abused by humans. We must make efforts to protect and support them. They are wonderful loving creatures.
Horse Hugs
Horse Hugs
Donkey Hugs
Donkey Hugs
Horse hugs are one of the first things participants experience at Wild Horse Haven. They wrap one arm around the horses neck from underneath, place these head against the horses neck and the other hand over his heart. This is held for a minute while the participant feels a connecting bond with the horse, often there is crying involved.
Donkey Hugs
Donkey Hugs
Donkey Hugs
Donkeys need love to, Kids love hugging on the donkeys
Horse Hug
Horse Hug
Horse Hug
Connecting with a horse.
Horse Hug
Horse Hug
Horse Hug
Connecting with a horse.