OUR PARTNERS
OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS
Program partners provide support, space and connection to urban youth
We work with like-minded organizations who understand the needs of urban youth and the value in nature-based programs. From contributing ideas and sharing space, to engaging and supporting youth participants, our partners are key.
KEY PARTNERS
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC)
ANHBC’s mission is to build healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change. ANHBC provides welcoming inclusive programs and spaces for all in their communities, and has provided support to the Urban Horse Project.
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
BNH sees its involvement in the Urban Horse Project programs as an integral part of their work to support personal development and leadership skills amongst Burnaby young people.
Burnaby Horsemen’s Association (BHA)
Burnaby Horsemen’s Association have embraced our Learning With Horses program and generously provide indoor arena space in order to engage and involve Burnaby youth in the wonder of connecting with horses.
Cartier Farms
Cartier Farms, based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is the lead developer and trainer in Canada of the Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program. We use their proven model and curriculum in our programs. We are proud that all of our facilitators are trained and certified as Cartier Farms EAL facilitators and we are working with Cartier Farms in bringing their program model and training to Vancouver.
Ministry for Children and Family Development
MCFD social workers refer and help bridge youth to our program, and MCFD provides fees to cover program costs.
Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA)
UNYA provides a broad range of programs and opportunities for urban indigenous youth, and helps interested youth to participate in our Learning With Horses program.
Southlands Riding Club
Southlands Riding Club in southwest Vancouver kindly provides us space so that Cartier Farms can offer their Equine Assisted Learning facilitator training and certification to our team and others.
OUR FUNDING PARTNERS
The Urban Horse Project is an ambitious initiative and we could not do it without our funding partners and generous donors.