So, what all does The Red Barn do exactly?

This week, because of Labor Day, I didn't get to spend as much time out at the Red Barn, but I spent some time working from home on things for the Open House, which is October 13th from 2-4 PM if anyone wants to come.  On this post I really wanted to inform everyone on the different programs that The Red Barn offers.

First, there is Horse Play.  It is just a program for kids to come, usually in a day camp format, to learn about horses.  Depending on the situation, there may or may not be a charge for this program.

Saddle Up is a program where kids who may or may not have a physical, cognitive, or emotional disability learn how to ride horses in an individual or group lesson format.  There is a charge for this program, however scholarships are also available.

Spirit of Hope is where individuals or families come to learn horsemanship skills through ground work activities with horses. The focus is on learning relationship and communication skills with horses that can later be transferred to relationships with others.  There is no charge for this program.

Take the Reins is a program for veterans, active or inactive military and their families.  This program is defined by the participant and can be any combination of the programs available.  There is no charge for this program. 

Lastly, there is Save Our Children, which is a program in collaboration with The Mustard Seed Society.    This program uses true Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy with groups or individuals referred from in-school or adjudicated programs.  This program takes place at The Mustard Seed's facilities and is funded and administrated by The Red Barn.  This program is different from Spirit of Hope in that it focuses more on counseling than horsemanship skills.  This program is also offered free of charge. 

So, these are the different programs that I have been involved with so hopefully you understand more of what The Red Barn does!