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!

Sessions are 8 weeks long and run every Tuesday from 10/1-11/19 from 4-6 PM.

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.

Sessions are 8 weeks long and will communicate with Makayla to determine if the instruction day will be on Tuesday (10/1-11/19) OR Friday (10/4-11/22). All Equine Explorers 2/3 will meet Sunday (10/6-11/24) mornings from 8-10:30am for chores and horse grooming.

Equine Explorers Application

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? *

What qualifications do you have to be a great Equine Explorer? *

Do you have experience with horses or other large animals? *

(Experience is NOT necessary to be an Equine Explorer).

Do you have pets? Tell us about them! *

Additional Comments *

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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