Unbridled Change is offering the following group programs this summer

Equine Assisted Learning Summer Programs/Camps

New! Blazing the Trail - Horses 101

New! Riders Up!

Farm Days/Customized Services

Ongoing Equine Assisted Therapy Groups

Wranglers

Take Back the Reins

Who's the Leader of your Herd

 
Blazing the Trail - Horses 101

“Blazing the Trail – Horses 101” is a unique program that provides a fun and educational introduction to basic horsemanship and horse care skills while combining equine assisted learning activities focused on character development, team building and leadership skills, and general social skills. 

The program curriculum is taught through a combination of hands-on activities with horses both on-the-ground and mounted.  Educational goals include:

• Developing basic ground horsemanship skills such as: catching and haltering, leading, grooming, and tacking a horse;
• Developing basic horse care skills such as: learning basic farrier and vet schedule and needs; how to take a horses vital signs; basic first aid skills; basic feed and nutritional needs; and how to care for their shelter/housing needs;
• Developing basic mounted riding skills: introduction to beginners riding skills and aids.

In addition to learning basic horsemanship skills the campers will be exposed to developing team building skills, leadership skills, self-confidence and respect, and also basic character development concepts such as: respect, leadership, trustworthiness, and a good work ethic.

• Monday - Thursday July 5-8th from 9:30-11:30 ages 5-8 Full!
  
• Monday - Thursday July 12-15th from 9:30-11:30 ages 9-12 only a few slots left
  
• Monday - Thursday Aug. 2-5th from 9:30-11:30 elementary age only a few slots left
• Monday - Thursday Aug. 9-12th from 9:30-11:30 middle school age

Riders Up!
 Therapeutic riding summer program - children enrolled in this program will be introduced to basic riding and horsemanship skills geared for our therapeutic riding clients.  Therapeutic riding can improve:

• flexibility, balance, fine and gross motor skills
• self-confidence and self-esteem
• focus and sequencing skills

Riders Up! is limited to only 4 campers per session so sign-up today to secure a spot for your child.  For more information about who can benefit from therapeutic riding click here.

• Monday - Thursday July 5th-8th from 2-4 1st session
  
• Tuesday - Friday July 27-30th from 9:30-11:30 2nd session FULL!
  
• Monday - Thursday August 9th - 12th from 2-4 3rd session FULL!

Farm Days
Are you an organization that is looking for interactive activities for your clients during the summer months? 

Farm Days are a great economical way to entertain your clients while having them work on skills such as learning to work together, problem solving skills, and just having fun with horses!

• 2 hours of fun with horses 
• learning to catch, halter, and groom horses
• experiencing and participating in on-the-ground Equine Assisted Learning activities
• and creating unique keepsakes from the day to take home and share!

We are signing up summer farm days now - so contact us today to ensure that your group has a slot!

Organizations that have already added Unbridled Change to their summer programs:

Franklin County YMCA, Smith Mountain Lake Good Neighbors Summer Camp, Dominion Day Youth Services, Piedmont Community Services, Centra's Rivermont after-school program, and the Girl Scouts to just name a few.

To sign up for our summer programs contact us at 540-719-2171 or info@UnbridledChange.org for details on pricing and times. 

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Ongoing Regular Programs during the summer

 Wranglers

Our "Wranglers" anger management course.  This 12 week course is designed to help children and youth address "triggers" and destructive behaviors that lead to anger outbursts and violence. 

Your child will be introduced to new skills and have the opportunity to implement them.  Example of the skills introduced are: respect, being assertive verses aggressive, problem solving/coping skills, and respecting boundaries.  Clients will gain the skills to communicate their emotions effectively and respectfully.

Take Back the Reins

Take Back the Reins is an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy group designed for victims or witnesses of domestic violence or sexual assault.  Clients in this program work on developing positive coping skills, relationship skills, and the difference between being assertive, setting healthy boundaries and being aggressive with unhealthy boundaries in life.  This group has the opportunity to add new clients every 4 weeks. 

Who's the leader of your herd?
Adult programming designed to work on sharpening relationship, communication, and boundary setting skills.  This Equine Assisted Learning course helps individuals become the leader of their herd - whether that is your family, kids, co-workers, or just your world!  The course is offered both weekly and on weekend workshops.  Contact us for weekend workshop dates.

What model of Equine Assisted Learning do we use:

Unbridled Change utilities the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association's (EAGALA) model for our EAP/EAL services. EAGALA is an international organization with thousands of members worldwide. EAGALA has the highest level of set standards and ethics. EAGALA also offer multiple levels of certification in the EAP/EAL facilitation. 

Our therapy team is made up of an EAGALA certified equine specialist, licensed mental health professional or learning specialist, and trained equines to provide quality out-patient mental health services. 

For more information about EAGALA visit http://www.eagala.org/