OUR APPROACH

A place where everyone is welcome and respected and can learn and grow

With passion and perseverance, we are developing innovative, accessible new horse programs for urban youth, close to where they live.  

Our programs are designed to create an environment that is safe, inclusive and enjoyable. Our equine programs help youth increase their resiliency, connect with nature and community, and develop essential skills for success in life.

“It’s been an excellent program. The tone and demeanor of the facilitators is great.  The calm nature of the program environment with horses is extremely important to the youth we bring.” — Jes Colorini, Burnaby Neighbourhood House

We understand that all people have unique personalities and gifts.

Our approach is youth-centred, and respects the needs and interests of those we work with.  

We believe all youth should have access to programs such as ours.

We focus on reaching youth who face barriers to participation. We work closely with partner agencies who engage and support youth to be involved.

With support from our funders and donors, we have so far been able to provide the Learning With Horses Program at no cost to youth and families.

We believe in excellence in community services.

We constantly review and improve our service delivery. We use feedback from the youth, our partners and our facilitators, and ongoing professional development.

We are excited to have found the Cartier Farms Equine Assisted Learning program, and to be first in the Greater Vancouver area offering this well researched, leading edge program.