Events
Timmy Wright Memorial Spring Swing Golf Outing
The 11th annual Timmy Wright Memorial Spring Swing Golf Outing is happening again this year on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.
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Horse Powered Reading
“Horse Powered Reading® benefits children who struggle every day; who we have the power to help, the power to give hope, and the power to make school and life easier.”
-Dr. Michele Pickel, Founder
For More information on Horse Powered Reading, go to horsespoweredreading.com
Horse Powered Reading® is part of our Equine-assisted Learning program.
This program was founded by Dr. Michelle Pickel.
Horse Powered Reading® integrates social-emotional learning with academics; thus allowing students see and experience reading with their entire mind, body and emotions by creating metaphors for the skills involved in reading.
Students interact with horses from the ground, while using toys and props to identify obstacles and learn five critical reading skills – phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Session goals vary depending upon the needs of the individual or group. Horse Powered Reading® helps children:
- Increase confidence
- Promote self-efficacy
- Foster connections
- Learn valuable reading skills
- Carry new skills into the regular classroom
“This year the girls participated in a new program at Horses with Hearts, called Horse Powered Reading.
This session Mr. Craig and his daughters brought it! The girls did their lessons separately and at times together and had a great time! This one was a beach scene with leis, sun glasses, water balloons, beach balls and Pete The Cat beach books. Both girls did amazing but I really enjoyed JJ sound out/read entire words by herself. Great volunteers and horses are magical. Forever grateful for Horses with Hearts, the horses, volunteers and the amazing work they do! (I’m not crying…just something in my eye…)”
People Always Ask
Why The Horse
The three-dimensional movement of the horse mimics the human walk. The corrective stimulation and exercise from this movement profoundly affects the physical, cognitive, sensory and vestibular systems, which in turn can create abilities in a person with a disability to accomplish things previously not thought possible.
The horse is also a tremendous motivator. Horses and humans together often create a natural bonding relationship. Participants have been known to say their first words, or have taken their first steps because of the powerful influence of the horse. Plus, it is just plain fun!
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Meaningful Impact is Fostered Here.
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- Care for Horses
- Walk with Riders
- Foster Friendships
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Events
Leadership Development
We kicked off our 2022 Equine Assisted Leadership Development season on May 5 & 6. We provided our “Unleash your
Testimonials
Bryan’s Testimony
I have shared that the farm is where the magic happens. Monday, May 4 was no exception. We were blessed
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- PO Box 2186, Martinsburg, WV 25402
- 1952 Files Cross Road, Martinsburg, WV 25404
Horses with Hearts received its non-profit status from the IRS in 2005 and is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The program started with one horse and one rider. In 2018, we are home to 13 horses that benefit 38 children, veterans and those struggling with physical challenges enabling them to thrive in the independence our program provides. Additionally, our participants blossom emotionally with the relationships they build with their horses, our staff and others who gain strength through riding.
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