YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Barn Buddy Groomers
Ages 6 - 12
4:00-6:00 pm, Fridays
$280 for Nov/Dec Session (no class Thanksgiving Week)
$320/ 8 week sessions
MY HOW WE HAVE GROWN! Our community favorite program now offers more horsemanship skills than ever. This program is very appropriate for kids up to age 12, allowing each to grow at their own pace in their skills.
Sign your kids up today for what has become a Farmington Valley staple for kids ages 6-11. The kids get some horsemanship time as they learn about horses & the grooming and caring for them. They do some chores (don’t you love it when they come home tired and have been out in the fresh air??!!), have some arts and crafts time, play games, and even slip in a pony ride or two, all while organically developing skills in leadership, teamwork, patience, respect, boundaries, responsibility, coping skill, learning to destress and more. Small groups, lots of fresh air! Participants should wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots and dress for the weather. This program runs in all types of weather; the main barn is heated to 42 degrees. You will receive notice should the program need to be canceled for a day.
Cancellations made within 2 weeks prior to the start date will be refunded 50% of the payment. No refunds are issued once the program starts.
Questions? Email us at ushorsewelfare@gmail.com
Teens to the Rescue:
A Volunteer Readiness Program
Ages 12 and up
3:30-5:30 pm, Wednesdays
$250/8 week session
Be a part of something bigger in your community by helping care for USHWR’s rescued horses! We have a great group of kids who come every week to help do a few chores and learn a bit about caring for our horses, all under the watchful eye of an instructor. This program is great for kids who need to get out of the house for a bit or would like to volunteer somewhere, but are a little too young and can be used for schools’ mandatory community service requirements.
From learning horsemanship to barn management, your child will build work related skill sets, build confidence, and make friends in our after-school weekly sessions.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes are required. This program runs in all types of weather so dress accordingly! You will receive notice should the program need to be cancelled for the day.
Cancellations made within 2 weeks prior to the start date will be refunded 50% of the payment. No refunds are issued once the program starts.
Questions? Email us at ushorsewelfare@gmail.com
**7 Week program due to holiday or vacation. Priced accordingly