Equine Explorers

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Learn about, care for, and interact with horses

Equine Explorers

Equine Explorers is for horse-loving kids in 6th-9th grade! Kids will have the unique opportunity to learn about, care for and interact with horses at HAWS Schallock Center for Animals. We will cover a wide variety of topics – equine safety, types of equipment, riding styles, equine history, horse anatomy, and more! Meetings are on Tuesday afternoons. Equine Explorer members will have to apply for membership indicating their interest in horses and this club. Our resident horses can’t wait to meet you!

Winter Semester:

Meetings will take place every Monday starting January 20th-February 24th from 6-8PM.

Spring Semester:

Meetings will take place every Monday starting March 31st-May 19th from 6-8PM.

Equine Explorers 2 & 3

Equine Explorers 2 is for kids in 6^th-9^th grade who have completed a semester of Equine Explorers. This advanced offering provides additional opportunities to ride and gain more independence and confidence working with the horses. We will also be learning more about the responsibilities of caring for horses by helping with chores and other needed tasks in the stalls, arena and outdoor areas. Equine Explorer members will have to apply for membership indicating their interest in returning and gaining more skills.

Winter Semester:

Meetings will be held every Tuesday from 5-7PM, and Sundays from 8-10:30AM starting January 19th-February 25th.

Spring Semester:

Meetings will be held on Tuesdays between 6-8PM or Fridays from 4-7PM (to be discussed with Makayla at the time of registration) and Sundays 8-10:30AM starting April 1st-May 23rd.

Equine Explorers 2 Application (must have completed Equine Explorers 1)

Parent Name *

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Child's Name *

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Child's Birthdate *

Parent's Phone *

Parent's Email *

Child's Email

Why do you want to join Equine Explorers 2? *

What would you like to learn when participating in Equine Explorers 2? *

What skills do you want to improve upon by participating in Equine Explorers 2? *

Do you have pets? Tell us about them! *

Additional Comments *

Once your application is submitted HAWS staff will review your application. If accepted, you will then receive a email confirmation/payment link. In order to reserve a spot, payment needs to be submitted within 10 business days.

If you have any question please contact Makayla at [email protected].

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