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We believe the most important thing you can do for a child developmentally is to read to them. After this, providing a variety of healthy outdoor activities is the best thing you can do for your child. As we become a more urban world, we are leaving our connections to animals and nature in the dust. Too few children have the opportunity to ever touch a farm animal or ride a horse... not to mention learn the skill necessary to care for them. At RIDE, our volunteers work with kids and nature to provide enrichment and learning opportunities not in a classroom but outdoors, where kids belong. We are developing our own cirriculumn, which of course is in book form and meant to travel to the stables, fields and haylofts where kids learn best!
RIDE is partnering with programs and professionals who realize the importance of connecting with individuals in an open, relaxed atmosphere. What is more relaxed than standing in a stable full of horses and other farm animals, or sitting with a kitten or dog at your side? Studies have shown that seniors, youth, and those with mental illness are more likely to open up and work through issues with the tactile and emotional support of an animal in the therapy setting. RIDE is focused on expanding these theraputic services in SE MN.
Our volunteers work hard to provide for our animals, and maintain the land that they are house on. But shouldn't everyone have the chance to walk on a trail, dig in the dirt, and just have fun with animals and nature? RIDE offers opportunities for body active individual or team building experiences. RIDE partners with other organizations to make the most of our programming sites, and help individuals without access to a rural setting experience the good life, farm life!
Third Tuesday monthly 6-8 pm.
Workshops and Retreats from Outta the Barn: Dawn has an amazing list of events for your enjoyment at Outta the Barn....please contact Dawn directly for complete information and prices!
Life Lessons from the Farm! (Ages 6-10)
Saturday, September 26th 10am-Noon
Cost: $3 Summer / $7 Fall-Winter-Spring
Hardwork and humor are necessary on every farm. Come join us in a fun, hands on day of learning what things do (think silo and tractor)...plus why character and committment are necessary parts of farm life. Wear your old clothes, long pants and boots....dirt is a key ingredient of farm life! Class focus is Learning Responsibility.
Tea with Grandma Misty (Pre-K)
Saturday September 26th, 3-4:30
$3.00 per participant summer session / $5.00 Fall-Winter-Spring
Enjoy 100% fruit juice and a healthy snack outside by the pasture after fun games and meeting the animals. Tell your mom and dad they are welcome to stay, or our volunteers can take over. This is not 'High Tea' but 'Farmer Tea', so wear your old clothes!
Coloring with
Karma (K-2nd grade)
Saturday, September 26th 12:30-2:00
$3.00 per participant for 1 1/2 hour summer session / $5.00 Fall-Winter-Spring
Find your inner artist
as you enjoy chalk art & outside play. Our colorful cat Karma will show you the farm, and even model if you wish.
Lite healthy snack provided.
NO Bad Hair Days (Grade 5-8)
Saturday September 26th 3:30-5:30pm
$3.00 per participant per summer session / $5.00 Fall-Winter-Spring
Learn about horse grooming and mane styles from our RIDE volunteers. No horse experience necessary, this is a chance for non-horse owners and young equestrians to learn together. Beverages provided.
Snickers, S’mores and More (Grade 5-8)
Saturday September 26th 6-8pm (or later)
$4.00 per participant for 2-3 hour evening summer session / $6.00 Fall-Winter-Spring
Learn about pasture care and then help us clean
up the horses home. Snickers (our therapy pony in training) will be your escort, and show you his favorite spots. Any
sticks you collect will be the start of a great campfire for you and your peers to enjoy. This is a
great group opportunity!! Beverage and makings for S'mores provided.
Nature
Work with Toby (Grade 9-12)
Scheduled by appointment for your youth group!
$3.00 per participant for 2-4 hour summer session - $5.00 Fall-Winter-Spring
Learn about trees then do some volunteer work in our wooded areas. RIDE will provide volunteer certificates for two hours of work & also share a huge bon fire with you in gratitude. This is a great group opportunity!! Beverage provided.
YAYA SISTERHOOD
YAYA SISTERHOOD is a uniquely personal, experiential,
equine assisted learning activity designed for women who want to explore new perspectives and opportunities while building
and discovering new skills and strengthening relationships. Women will identify their goals, decision making processes and
become more empowered as they transform fear, disappointment, grief, anger and change into strengths.
WHEN: Classes
are being held Saturday, September 19, 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturday, October 3, 1pm to 5pm.
WHERE: 4 miles south of Ostrander,
Mn. on county road 1 at Turning Point Stable.
FEES: Each 4 hour session is $25 per person.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
ardelle@petersbiz.com or 1-507-657-2540
Experience with horses is not required. Four nursing CEU¹s per session are
available. (Others may be available upon request) Groups are welcome
POSITIVE
PARENTING FROM THE BARN
POSITIVE PARENTING FROM THE BARN is a personal look at parenting from a
horse¹s point of view. The course is an interactive equine assisted learning activity that takes learning from the classroom
into the practical arena of living and breathing, feeling, and sometimes frustrating equine mentors. Activities help us to
discover and understand ourselves as parents by accepting, challenging, and teaching us about the way we relate to one another.
The outdoor experience, and unexpected responses of each horse's unique personality help us to gain insight directing the
course for becoming the best parent we can be.
WHEN: Monday, September 14, 21, 28, & October 5, 9am to
1pm or Monday, September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, from 4:30 pm to
6:30 pm.
WHERE: 4 miles south of Ostrander, Mn.
on county road 1 at Turning Point Stable.
FEES: Each session is $12 per family.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
ardelle@petersbiz.com or 1-507-657-2540
Experience with horses is not required. Groups are welcome.
RAISING CAPABLE KIDS
RAISING CAPABLE KIDS is a program designed to equip
parents, teachers, coaches and mentors for the task of preparing young people to be resilient, intelligent. The focus on three
basic perceptions and four skills builds problem-solving skills and prepares young people to face life¹s challenges and
navigate relationships at home and the work place.
Former participants have said:
"I love the idea of
parenting 'Capable Kids' that there is actually joy in
parenting, not just chores and work. It's never too late to change
for the
better, but it does take knowing how and practicing what you learn."
"It is beneficial for any
age parent or grandparent, teacher or mentor."
"It has taken the frustration out of discipline."
"This
was all new to me!"
"I loved the idea of self-reliant children instead of self-indulgent
children. It
really helps focus on being a contribution to the family."
"The horses created a memorable experience that
I didn't expect."
"I would wholeheartedly recommend this course!"
Equine assisted activities
play a large part of the unique learning
experience, providing a practical and in the moment interaction with living
breathing, feeling and sometimes frustrating horse mentors. Participants
will also have two books for reference, a
workbook, and each activity is
accompanied by professional video instruction. The multi-dimensional
instruction
provides optimal learning methods for each person.
WHEN: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, and 9 from 5 PM 8 PM
WHERE: 4 miles south of Ostrander, Mn. on county road 1 at Turning Point
Stable.
FEES: Books may be purchased
or borrowed for refundable $26.
Sessions are $20 each. Scholarships are available upon
request.
CEU'S are available
upon request.
CONTACT INFORMATION: ardelle@petersbiz.com or 1-507-657-2540
Experience with horses is not required. Groups are welcome.
And for the volunteer or those interested in learning about horses....
September 13 "All the Pretty Horses"
Recognizing breeds and finding useful ways to have horses. This session includes an orientation to "HORSE SOCCER 101"
October 10 "So? What Horse Is the Winner?"
A look at the show ring and all that goes with it. Learn about proper show ring etiquette, attire, and tack, head sets, collection, transitions, manners, presence, and gaits. How to be the support your competitor needs. "Octoberfest" horse show at Simon's Arena, Cannon Falls, Mn. Meet at 9am in the west front office. Admission is free.
October 24 Fall ROUND UP at Turning Point
Volunteers, supporters and guests will gather for fun activities, horse'n around and a fall bon fire. Beverages and utensils will be provided. Bring a main dish and desert to share. Activities will begin at 5pm.
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And don't forget therapy for your Horses!
Massage Therapy and MyoTherapy is available at a reduced price for any adopted horse (regardless of where it was adopted) by Jannis at Ride In Rhythm! Do something therapeutic for your horse, and see the difference in their health and behavior!
