The Trails to Independence Program is a new program that Hearts & Hooves has developed in response to community requests and would like to pilot in summer 2009. This program will offer daytime volunteer, recreational, and work experience activities at our farm for adults and youth with a variety of disabilities who may benefit from learning through the love of horses.
The Trails to Independence Program will focus on delivering support, guidance, and both life and job experience training to adults and youth with a variety of disabilities . Program activities will be oriented towards teaching life skills and fostering community interest by involving participants in facilitating visits and assisting with the care of our mini horses. Our horse professionals will coordinate with community groups to design opportunities for the adults and youth to develop meaningful opportunities that will enhance their ability to obtain and maintain employment.
This program will work in benefit of 4 to 10 adults and youth with disabilities so they can visit the farm through the week
All Abilities Welcome is an initiative of the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with Disability to interested groups..
Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with Hearts & Hooves in Texas, USA (H&H Canada believes in the integrity and value of the horses and the people we work with, running a charity/not-for-profit, requires responsibility and the assurance to our sponsors and donors that we are a legitimate organization).
Contact Michelle at hearts_and_hooves@yahoo.ca for more information.