Taking reservations now, limited spots, and approvals for some Medicaid and other programs are possible and covered for sessions and camp added at no additional charge to the child; we have match funding that will cover the overnight side. Horse Life Skills programs on a working horse farm named Hearts with Hooves that works with kids to learn life skills that transfer into adulthood to become future parents, future employees, future leaders, and more.
Equine life skill Retreats for kids in MO and KY
(Now accepting reservations. Limited spots available. Some Medicaid and other programs may cover sessions and camp at no extra charge for the child, supported by matching funds that will cover the overnight stay.
Who we are: Horse Life Skills offers programs at Hearts with Hooves, a working horse farm where kids learn essential life skills for adulthood, such as parenting, employment, and leadership.
Self-Worth and Self-Esteem: By riding and communicating with horses, kids build confidence and develop leadership, pushing their potential for success.
Responsibility: This is an operational horse barn, where we manage the horses by cleaning manure, providing water, bathing them, mending fences, and collaborating to complete daily tasks. We have three meals a day, and everyone is responsible for dishes, cooking, cleaning up after themselves, and shared chores in the sleeping areas (separated for boys and girls), bathrooms, and kitchens. In everyday life, it is essential to clean up after oneself, care for oneself and pets, and adhere to societal rules, which can be learned through responsibility. Proper pet care requires attending to the animals' needs and being accountable for our actions and rule compliance. Additionally, we tend to a garden that produces fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Bring a 1-man tent or bigger (no cabins as better results when the children feel real camping experience) Amazon has 2-man tents starting at $21. Barn sleeping in bad weather.
Self-Regulation: Horses are perceptive to human emotions through body language and presence. Many children today exhibit impulsiveness and impatience. Horses can sense our heartbeat from four feet away and respond to our external and internal emotions. If we display anger or a short fuse, the horse will perceive us as unstable and untrustworthy. Training and riding help us regulate our emotions to gain the horse’s trust and assist in managing impulsiveness through consistent and calm decision-making.
Emotional Awareness: Horses help us develop self-awareness, regulate emotions, and feel empathy, leading to better relationships. Interacting with them reduces stress and improves mood.
Healthy Relationships: Bonding with horses can make people more socially comfortable, secure, and confident. Understanding their body language enhances our communication skills.
Independence: Caring for horses teaches youth to be independent thinkers by completing tasks with minimal help. Putting up and maintaining their own tent adds responsibility and teamwork.
Our program emphasizes life skills along with riding. Kids earn activities like riding, lake events, and movies by working together and completing tasks, helping them develop important life skills.
Our program is LIFE SKILLS, not a riding program. All kids earn riding time, lake time, drive-in movies, and other activities. Everyone must work together, complete assigned tasks, interact with other campers and mentors, and more. In this world nothing is free, and earning activities time gives the child opportunities to learn valuable life skills that help them to thrive in our adult lives.
Who we are: Horse Life Skills offers programs at Hearts with Hooves, a working horse farm where kids learn essential life skills for adulthood, such as parenting, employment, and leadership.
Self-Worth and Self-Esteem: By riding and communicating with horses, kids build confidence and develop leadership, pushing their potential for success.
Responsibility: This is an operational horse barn, where we manage the horses by cleaning manure, providing water, bathing them, mending fences, and collaborating to complete daily tasks. We have three meals a day, and everyone is responsible for dishes, cooking, cleaning up after themselves, and shared chores in the sleeping areas (separated for boys and girls), bathrooms, and kitchens. In everyday life, it is essential to clean up after oneself, care for oneself and pets, and adhere to societal rules, which can be learned through responsibility. Proper pet care requires attending to the animals' needs and being accountable for our actions and rule compliance. Additionally, we tend to a garden that produces fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Bring a 1-man tent or bigger (no cabins as better results when the children feel real camping experience) Amazon has 2-man tents starting at $21. Barn sleeping in bad weather.
Self-Regulation: Horses are perceptive to human emotions through body language and presence. Many children today exhibit impulsiveness and impatience. Horses can sense our heartbeat from four feet away and respond to our external and internal emotions. If we display anger or a short fuse, the horse will perceive us as unstable and untrustworthy. Training and riding help us regulate our emotions to gain the horse’s trust and assist in managing impulsiveness through consistent and calm decision-making.
Emotional Awareness: Horses help us develop self-awareness, regulate emotions, and feel empathy, leading to better relationships. Interacting with them reduces stress and improves mood.
Healthy Relationships: Bonding with horses can make people more socially comfortable, secure, and confident. Understanding their body language enhances our communication skills.
Independence: Caring for horses teaches youth to be independent thinkers by completing tasks with minimal help. Putting up and maintaining their own tent adds responsibility and teamwork.
Our program emphasizes life skills along with riding. Kids earn activities like riding, lake events, and movies by working together and completing tasks, helping them develop important life skills.
Our program is LIFE SKILLS, not a riding program. All kids earn riding time, lake time, drive-in movies, and other activities. Everyone must work together, complete assigned tasks, interact with other campers and mentors, and more. In this world nothing is free, and earning activities time gives the child opportunities to learn valuable life skills that help them to thrive in our adult lives.
Funding Available for those quailify
Those children 6-18 May have funding for sessions during camp and if insurance is paying for sessions, you are eligible for sponsored overnights at retreats.
Medicaid Missouri: Eligibility criteria for equine therapy: a member must be a minimum of six (6) years old, participate in a care or disease management program, be considered a *complex case management, and present with one or more of the below behavioral and/or medical conditions: (Show Me Healthy Kids)
Great News: Kentucky We Take United Health Care in Ky in 3 Counties
Eligibility criteria for equine therapy: a member must be a minimum of six (6) years old, participate in a care or disease management program, be considered a *complex case management, and present with one or more of the below behavioral and/or medical conditions:
United Health Care KY in counties Fayette, Jefferson, and Warren County. Possible Half Way Transport Available for KY! If not in those counties we have a grant possible for any county of Kentucky, as me how.
Both Kentucky and Missouri Residents in all counties: If your child is deemed disabled by Doctor or Collect SSI, they maybe eligible through a different grant! Can take up to 8 weeks for approval, So apply now! Sessions and then sponsored overnight camps!
Medicaid Missouri: Eligibility criteria for equine therapy: a member must be a minimum of six (6) years old, participate in a care or disease management program, be considered a *complex case management, and present with one or more of the below behavioral and/or medical conditions: (Show Me Healthy Kids)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Substance Use/Exposed
- Major Depressive Disorder
- PTSD
- Down Syndrome
- Neuromuscular Disorder
Great News: Kentucky We Take United Health Care in Ky in 3 Counties
Eligibility criteria for equine therapy: a member must be a minimum of six (6) years old, participate in a care or disease management program, be considered a *complex case management, and present with one or more of the below behavioral and/or medical conditions:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Substance Use/Exposed
- Major Depressive Disorder
- PTSD
- Down Syndrome
- Neuromuscular Disorder
United Health Care KY in counties Fayette, Jefferson, and Warren County. Possible Half Way Transport Available for KY! If not in those counties we have a grant possible for any county of Kentucky, as me how.
Both Kentucky and Missouri Residents in all counties: If your child is deemed disabled by Doctor or Collect SSI, they maybe eligible through a different grant! Can take up to 8 weeks for approval, So apply now! Sessions and then sponsored overnight camps!